Feb 22, 2012
Hat, c.1810-1815. American. Cotton, silk and jet. “This shape of hat was worn both with riding habits of the period and as fashionable daywear. The buttons on the sides of the brim of this one probably held cords or ties to keep the hat from flying off during a gallop.” AMAZING. Side view:

Hat, c.1810-1815. American. Cotton, silk and jet.

“This shape of hat was worn both with riding habits of the period and as fashionable daywear. The buttons on the sides of the brim of this one probably held cords or ties to keep the hat from flying off during a gallop.”

AMAZING.

Side view:

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