FREDERICK DOUGLASS COLLECTION

A Closer Look


FRDO2199: Brown Felt Derby

Size 7 3/8. Brim sides rolled up and over; edges bound in black grosgrain ribbon. Inside crown is paper tag with black printing: block knox deep 7 3/8 the hatter lot; with picture of large building; pencilled on tag: 195/6; 30; 6 and something illegible. Missing exterior hatband (black grosgrain ribbon); missing interior banding and lining; grosgrain ribbon worn abound brim edges.

This item is displayed at the historic site in the Library (Study).

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Last Updated: June 6, 1997
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