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#3052 - c. 1840-1860's
J.B. Gregory & Co., Manufacturers, Newburgh Black Beaver Tall
Stovepipe Top Hat! OK... pay attention
here! This is NOT one of those top hats that you will find
everyday, nope....this measures a tall 7" from the bottom
of the thin band to top. And the thin band is itself
rare as it has a small buckle at one side! I'd love to know
the exact year of this hat, but this will give you a general
idea. Just think... this is back to Abe Lincoln days! Comes with the original cardboard hatbox (there is no top to the
hatbox). Measures: 22" inside,
but fits more like 23" for some reason.. too large for my normal
female head, but fits my boyfriend's head (he of 6'2"). Excellent condition with just extreme minor wear at the
edge of the top (see photos). The box is in quite good
condition for its age... most of these were crushed or torn up over
their 150+ years!! Original Civil War Top Hat - great for
re-enactors and/or hat collection!
SOLD - but on display in Museum
Category for Research/Display
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