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Man's black bowler hat
man's hat
Man's black bowler hat
Man's hat
Brand (British, founded 1889)
c.1927
Black wool felt
Gift of Arthur Weisenberger
Object number69.162.46
The bowler is arguably the iconic hat of the 20th century. Named the bowler, the derby, or the Coke, it was developed in 1850 for Thomas Coke, the Second Earl of Leicester. It was seen as an alternative to the more formal top hat and by the early years of the 20th century had become a symbol of the bourgeoisie.
DescriptionMan's black felt bowler hat
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