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Man's hat
English (for American market)
1940s
Object Place: San Francisco, California, United States
Medium/Technique
Wool felt, cotton, leather, silk (?) satin
Dimensions
Overall: 12 x 25 x 30 cm (4 3/4 x 9 13/16 x 11 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of William DeGregorio in honor of Louis Shackie
Accession Number2010.300
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionMan's black felt homburg form hat with black grosgrain ribbon around base of crown, ending in a fixed bow on the right side. There is a single dent in the top of the hat. Innter brim lined with brown leather, stamped in gold: "SHOWERPROOF," "ROBERT KIRK, Ltd. / SAN FRANCISCO" Stamped in brown: "SUSSEX," "KEENS / BRITISH." Perforated "LS" stamped on inner brim. Lined in white satin. Labelled in crown: "KEENS / BRITISH / FELTED IN ENGLAND / FOR / ROBERT KIRK, Ltd."
Provenance1940s, purchased by Louis Shackie, San Francisco, CA in San Francisco; by descent to Shackie's grand-nephew, William DeGregorio, Allston, MA; gift of DeGregorio to the MFA (Accession date: April 14, 2010)