Collection Highlights
Cake board
Date:
1825-1835
Object Number:
1937.1562
Medium:
Wood (possibly mahogany)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Top hat
Object Number:
INV.11375
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Wool, silk, leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 11 3/4 x 10 in. ( 14 x 29.8 x 25.4 cm )
Marks:
printed: inside top of crown: "EXTRA QUALITY / PEMBERTON / REGENT ST. / LONDON"
Description:
Black wool felt top hat with curved brim and textured black silk ribbon band on exterior; light brown leather sweatband and light brown silk moiré lining.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
