Derby
Object number2008.153.19
Manufacturer
Frank Schoble and Company
Retailer
C.V. Weakland and Company
Datec. 1910
Mediumfelt; leather; ink
Credit LineGift of Lida Stell
DescriptionDerby, or bowler, hat. Black felt. Small holes at the top of the hat in a large circle. Black silk ribbon above brim. Inside: brown leather lining.Dimensions6 x 9.25 x 12 in. (15.2 x 23.5 x 30.5 cm)MarksInside on brown leather lining has remaining gold metallic text, "G.V.W. ... / Where the Goo... / BRA ...".
Top label: written on logo, "FRANK SCHOBLE & C.O." below logo, "PHILADELPHIA / U.S.A. / C.V. Weakland & Co. / Where the Good / Clothes / Come From / BRADDOCK, PA."
Size label: "7" "1 / 4".
Historical NotesThis hat belonged to Dr. Whitfield, the local doctor in Braddock, Pennsylvania, c. 1910. The hat was from C.V. Weakland and Company in Braddock.
Previous owner
Dr. Whitfield
On View
Not on view
M. G. Kuntz
