Beaver Felt Top Hat (1902);Beaver Felt Top Hat (1902);Top Hat

Beaver Felt Top Hat (1902);Beaver Felt Top Hat (1902);Top Hat

Artifact



2009.43.17a
1902, 1902
Black top hat made from beaver fur with a leather sweatband. The hat was made in Ireland. The hat was worn at the wedding of Jane Wright (Moorhead) in 1902. Jane is the mother of Andrew Wright.

Black top hat made from beaver fur with a leather sweatband. The hat was made in Ireland. The hat was worn at the wedding of Jane Wright (Moorhead) in 1902. Jane is the mother of Andrew Wright.
Felt (Fur - Beaver); Leather, Felt (Fur - Beaver); Leather
"Wright" is written on the sweatband. A monogram inside the hat reads: "F C M" in gold letters (M stand for Moorhead). The manufacturer's label reads: "G. Baird // Castle Street, Belfast // Domine Dirige Nos" with a crest.

"Wright" is written on the sweatband. A monogram inside the hat reads: "F C M" in gold letters (M stand for Moorhead). The manufacturer's label reads: "G. Baird // Castle Street, Belfast // Domine Dirige Nos" with a crest.
Personal Artefacts, Personal Artefacts, Clothing – Headwear, Clothing – Headwear, Hat, Top, Hat, Top