Black fur top hat, Portland, ca. 1855
Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Item 48886
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A black fur men's top hat, probably beaver, has a gold, blue, and white striped silk lining. It has a stamp inside for "B. Greenough & Co., Portland, Me."
The Greenough Block was at Middle and Free streets. Byron Greenough sold men's furs and outerwear.
Other Information
- Title: Black fur top hat, Portland, ca. 1855
- Creation Date: circa 1855
- Subject Date: circa 1855
- Town: Portland
- County: Cumberland
- State: ME
- Media: Beaver fur, silk
- Local Code: 2003.268.001
- Object Type: Physical Object
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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Top hats
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