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Derby

Object number2016.4.1 a-d

Manufacturer Sarnoff-Irving

Retailer Kaufmann's Department Store (1871 - 2005)

Datec. 1930

MediumFelt; Satin; Fabric; Leather; Ink; Paper; Adhesive; Adhesive Tape; Metal

Credit LineGift of Richard Hanley

DescriptionDerby or bowler hat with Kaufmann's box. Black fabric hat. Rounded crown. Oval upturned brim. Brown leather sweatband. Lined with off-white satin. Kaufmann's box consists of lid, box bottom, and insert. Square brown paperboard.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a-d together): 7 × 14.5 × 14.25 in. (17.8 × 36.8 × 36.2 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (a): 5.25 × 9.875 × 12.125 in. (13.3 × 25.1 × 30.8 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (b): 2 × 14.5 × 14.25 in. (5.1 × 36.8 × 36.2 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (c): 6.875 × 14.25 × 14 in. (17.5 × 36.2 × 35.6 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (d): 6.313 × 13.625 × 13.375 in. (16 × 34.6 × 34 cm)
Inscriptions(b)
Exterior of box lid has repeated gray text "KAUFMANN'S".

Paper label on top in top right corner has printed and handwritten text including "SENDING LABEL" and "Return Postage Guaranteed Contents Merchandise. This parcel may be opened for postal inspection if necessary. / KAUFMANN'S 5th Ave., Pittsburgh / ROUTE / DEPT. NO. 9 / SALES NO. 68 / DATE 1/5 / AUTHORIZATION / SEND TO Mrs. Gertrude Hawks / STREET 436 Serrano Ave / TOWN Pgh 16 Pa / INSTRUCTIONS 26281-30".

Top of lid on the right side has handwritten numbers in black "20" and "442".

(c)
Exterior of box lid has repeated gray text "KAUFMANN'S".
Marks(a)
Brown leather sweatband has gold text on proper left "Nutriafelt Quality / SARNOFF-IRVING".
Maker's mark inside crown at center is printed black text on fabric and consists of maker emblem at top with crest at center and text around the perimeter "SARNOFF-IRVING / EST. 1893" and text below "Nutriafelt / Quality / SARNOFF-IRVING / HAT STORES".
Historical NotesMen's derby hat from c. 1930s bought at Kaufmann's Department Store.

Related person Gertrude Hawks

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