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    Posted 8 years ago

    jscott0363
    (886 items)

    Hello CW friends!!!

    This is another beaver silk top hat from my collection. It was manufactured exclusively for the Astor House Hotel in New York. It's from the mid-1800's and manufactured by Hunt & Dusenbury. Another fine top hat from the grand old Victorian days.

    Notice how the hat is much taller and the grosgrain hat band is quite a bit narrower than the top hats made in later years.

    The hat is in very nice condition, with the exception of some of the silk lining coming loose inside and the grosgrain band slightly nibbled at. It has it's original box which is still in fantastic condition.

    The Astor House was opened in 1836 and was the first luxury hotel in New York City. It was known as the most prestigious hotel in the country for many decades. By 1870 it was considered old fashioned and unappealing. The south side was demolished in 1913 and by 1926 the rest had been demolished to make room for other businesses. Very sad to hear of these grand old buildings being destroyed.

    Anyway, thanks for stopping in to have a look. I do appreciate you all!!!

    Scott

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    Comments

    1. pops52 pops52, 8 years ago
      Great hat Scott and with the original box too!
    2. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 years ago
      Pops,
      Thanks! The original box is always a huge plus.
    3. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 years ago
      Thomas,
      You're absolutely correct about the beaver pelt trade industry. Luckily it was restricted eventually or they'd be extinct by now. Thanks for the great comment!
    4. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 years ago
      Thanks for the appreciations and for stopping in

      buckethead

      Thomas

      and

      Pops

      All very much appreciated!!!
    5. fortapache fortapache, 8 years ago
      Very sad indeed to hear of the destruction of those buildings. At least they were replaced at a time when buildings were still appealing. I wonder if they are still standing.
      Nice hat.
    6. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 years ago
      fortapache,
      Thanks very much! I'd say they're still standing today.
    7. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 years ago
      Thanks very much for the loves and for stopping in

      Roy

      Judy

      Michael

      fleafinder

      Elisabethan

      fortapache

      Bonnie

      Kyra

      Mike

      and

      Karen

      I do appreciate you all!!!!
    8. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 years ago
      vetraio,
      Thanks so very much for the appreciation and for stopping in. I do thank you!!
    9. SEAN68 SEAN68, 8 years ago
      fabulous hat !!!
    10. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 years ago
      Well thank you SEAN!!!! I do appreciate the fab comment, the love and for stopping by. Always appreciated!!!!
    11. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 years ago
      Oroy,
      Thanks friend!! I do appreciate the comment, the love click and for taking time to stop in.
    12. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 years ago
      Mani,
      Thanks so much for the love and for stopping in. Many thanks!!!
    13. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 years ago
      Thanks so very much for the loves

      Phil

      and

      ho2cultcha

      I do appreciate you both stopping in!
    14. inky inky, 8 years ago
      Another beauty Scott....:-)
    15. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 years ago
      Thank you Penny!
      It's the oldest top hat in my collection and I'm very proud to add it to my collection. Thanks for the love and for stopping by as well. I do thank you!!!
    16. inky inky, 8 years ago
      You have a wonderful collection...:-)
    17. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 years ago
      Well thank you for the wonderful compliment Penny!!! Much appreciated!!!!
    18. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 years ago
      NevadaBlades,
      Thanks friend for the appreciation and for stopping by. I do appreciate you!!
    19. kerry10456 kerry10456, 7 years ago
      To Cool....love it
    20. jscott0363 jscott0363, 7 years ago
      Well hey there Kerry!!
      Thanks very much! So glad to see you drop by stranger! Hope all is well.
    21. kerry10456 kerry10456, 7 years ago
      LOL, no stranger than most...... well maybe so :-)
    22. jscott0363 jscott0363, 7 years ago
      LOL!!!! Great to hear from you again Kerry!! Looking forward to your next watch post.
    23. jscott0363 jscott0363, 6 years ago
      Jenni,
      Thanks very much for the love and for stopping by!! Always appreciated!!
    24. antiquerose antiquerose, 6 years ago
      Super post !! What a prized item !!
    25. jscott0363 jscott0363, 6 years ago
      Tlsweat7203
      and
      Lisa
      Thank you both very much for the loves and for stopping by. Sincerely appreciated!!
    26. jscott0363 jscott0363, 6 years ago
      Rose,
      You're very kind! Thank you so very much!!

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