Collection Highlights
Indenture of Peter van Dyck and Cornelia, his Wife, Documenting the Administration of Margrieta van Varick's Estate
Date:
September 4, 1719
Object Number:
MSS.VanCortlandtPapers.vanDyck
Medium:
Pen and ink on paper, wax
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Fedora
Object Number:
1952.339
Date:
1940-1952
Medium:
Felt, ribbon, satin, leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 11 x 12 1/2 in. ( 14 x 27.9 x 31.8 cm )
Marks:
stamped in gold: on inner band: "THOMAS E DEWEY"
stamped: on inner band: "Dobbs / PARK AVENUE"
printed: on satin lining: "DOBBS / D [in diamond held by a pair of lions] / Dobbs [in banner below lions] / FIFTH / AVENUE / NEW YORK / NEW YORK'S LEADING HAT
Description:
Gray felt fedora with black ribbon band; light bronze satin lining and inner band made of leather.
Credit Line:
Gift of Governor Thomas E. Dewey
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
