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Top hat
French
mid-19th century
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Silk velvet (plush)
Dimensions
H 9 1/4" x W 10 5/8", 8" tall crown, 6 1/2" diameter, 20 7/8" circumference at opening.
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number44.200
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionMan's black silk plush top hat with high vertical crown, narrow brim rolled at sides; grosgrain ribbon hatband and binding; black leather headband and sized brown linen interior.
ProvenanceElizabeth Day McCormick Collection; 1944, gift to the MFA. (Accession date: March 9, 1944)