Hat, Top
Object number2012.121.7 a-c
Manufacturer
Knox
OriginNew York, NY
MediumSilk/Leather/Satin/Fur/Metal
Credit LineGift of Molly Walton
DescriptionBlack beaver skin top hat with brown leather hat box.Dimensions(a) Height: 6.75 ; Width: 10.25 ; Depth: 12.625(b) H: 10.375 ; W: 14 ; D: 12.25
(c) H: 4.5 (?) ; W: 12.5 ; D: 13.75
Inscriptions(a)
Inside has gold monogram, "W L M".
Marks(a)
Black ink stamp on inside center has text "EXTRA QUALITY / [inside banner] REGISTERED / [image of two eagle-type birds aside a shield with an eagle] / [inside banners] MOVEO ET PROFICIO / KNOX / NEW YORK."
(c)
Pressed labels on front and back, at center: front, "SUPERIOR / QUALITY" ; back, "KNOX / NEW YORK".
Historical NotesThis hat belonged to William Larimer Mellon. He was the son of James Ross Mellon and grandson of Thomas Mellon.
Previous owner
William Larimer Mellon Sr.
Terms
On View
Not on view
1900-1910
Costumes Unlimited, Inc.
M. G. Kuntz
