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Man's riding hat
Man's hat
Man's riding hat
American
about 1830
Place of Use: Lexington, Massachusetts, United States; Place of Manufacture: England or United States
Medium/Technique
Leather and linen plain weave
Dimensions
Overall: 14 x 30.5 x 26 cm (5 1/2 x 12 x 10 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Ellen A. Stone
Accession Number99.664.101
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBeige hat with lardge puffed top, stiffened band around head with ornamental black leather strap with two black buttons, black leather visor. Perforated glazed linen lining with embossed leaf pattern; printed in the center with blue ink is a boat, seated figure, and an urn with the words, "WATER PROOF"
Marks
Printed in blue ink on lining: boat, seated figure, and an urn with "WATER PROOF"
ProvenanceWorn by a member of the Robbins family; inherited by Ellen A. Stone; gift to MFA, 1899