GENTLEMAN'S COURT BICORN, AMERICA, 1830

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  • Lot: 192
  • November 13, 2013 - NYC
  • New York City
Fur felt, black ostrich feather trim on upper brim, gold gilt embroidered velvet, silk moire ribbon, domed gold buttons w/ eagle in relief under "E Pluribus Unum" banner, leather & blue siilk lining, silk stamped "Barret Rue Vivienne Paris", L 17", F Ht 6.25", B Ht 8", plus 2.5" for feathers, excellent. Provenance: probably William Shimmin's & worn w/ lot 187 when presented at court in either Britian or France on 1830 trip to Europe. Shimmin was McDonogh's son-in-law (see lots 188-191).

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  • Price Realized: $ 600
  • Category: Gents
  • Era: 1800-1850

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