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Top hat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Top hat by Light brown woven material forming a tall, flat top hat. The hat is made from thin strips of light brown material woven together. The crown is tall and flat on top with lines radiating from the center. The body of the hat is cylindrical with vertical lines. The brim is flat and wide with a decorative edge. A black and white striped ribbon encircles the base with a bow at the front. The background is dark gray.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1820
Medium:
raffia, silk
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
547 × 625 px
Museum record:
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