Sold for:
$4,148
$4,148
Paint-decorated Fireman's Stovepipe Parade Hat, c. 1825, painted molded cardboard, the crown with polychrome-painted and gilded spreadwing eagle flanked by the inscriptions "AMERICA" and "HOSE," the back with gilt script monogram "AHC," the top with gilt "W.H.C." monogram in block letters, all on a dark green ground, (imperfections), ht. 6 1/4, dia. 13 3/4 in. Creases on the crown and brim, about half of the ridge on the brim edge is missing
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-03-06
