Antique Distressed Silk Top Hat c.1880-1920 Lounge Chairs MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Carbon Steel

MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Carbon Steel

Pegs were placed in the dogs to hold a piece into place while working on it

such as polished teak

The sign has retained its original finish

Salvaged from a hardware store in San Francisco which was in operation from the 1920s

Antique Distressed Silk Top Hat c.1880-1920 Lounge Chairs MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Carbon SteelABOUT An original distressed top hat. Hat block not included. CREATOR Gerritt A. Archibald Co., Indianapolis. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1880 1920 MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Silk. CONDITION Distressed. Wear consistent with age and use. Damage throughout. Top is taped down. DIMENSIONS H 6 in. W 9. 5 in. D 11. 5 in., Hat Interior: 6. 125 in x 7. 5 in. HISTORY Unknown.