Black beaver felt top hat   Save
Ohio History Connection Museum Collections
Description: Men's black beaver felt top hat, ca. 1816. Beaver felt hats were popular from the 16th century through the 19th century. Beaver fur was useful in creating a hat that retained its shape even after becoming wet. This hat is supposed to have belonged to Nathan Heacock, a Quaker from Pennsylvania. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL04933
Subjects: Hats; Cultural Ohio--Popular Culture; Clothing & dress; Men
Places: Ohio History Connection Museum Collections