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HAT

Object numberHF.74.234.8.2
DescriptionBlack cocked or bicorne hat, made of beaver and banded with finely corded cotton. The top edges extend slightly above the circular surface. The hat is lined with pleated white silk and has a beige leather hatband. The cotton banding on the sides has a floral motif. Additionally the hat is decorated with fine gold wire that is coiled and twisted into ropes on the center front that is secured with a button on the bottom as well as fine gold wire coils on both ends.