Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Hat, Top |
Catalog Number |
1978.29.4 |
Maker |
Eddleman, H.W. |
Date |
1879 |
Material(s) |
Leather/Fur/Silk |
Dimensions |
H-6 W-9 D-11 inches |
Description |
This is a black bever fur top hat with a black ribbon hat band. The brim is turned up on the sides and edged with black ribbon. Inside is a brown leather sweatband and a light brown lining. The label is printed on the interior of the crown and features two griffons flanking a shield with the initials H W E overlaping each other. Above the shield is a crown with the words "EXTRA QUALITY" above it and below the shield is "H.W. EDDLEMAN/ LOUISVILLE, KY." The initials "W F S" are adhered to the crown in gold paper letters. |
Notes |
"Worn by William Fred Scholl in his December 10, 1879 wedding to Sophia Schultz." |
Collection |
Grace Dillman Collection |
People |
Eddleman, H.W. Schultz, Sophia Scholl, William Fred |
Subjects |
Wedding clothing & dress Wedding costume Weddings Hats |
Search Terms |
Wedding Men's Accessories Men's Fashion |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |