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Chris Kidwell, Collector, Top Hat Owned by James Porter Scott, Lawyer of Tucker County

 Collection
Collection Number: A&M 3849

Overview

Top hat owned by J.P. Scott (born 21 April 1857), a prominent lawyer and citizen of Tucker County, West Virginia. It's 6 1/2 in. tall, and its oval brim measures 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. Inside the hat there is gold lettering that reads "Celebrated Rossmore Make, Guaranteed to Wear". There is also a narrative by the donor regarding the acquisition of this hat.

Dates

  • Creation: ca. 1880-1900

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

Special access restriction applies.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. For more information, please see the Permissions and Copyright page on the West Virginia and Regional History Center website.

Extent

1 Linear Feet (Summary: 1 ft. (1 records carton))

Additional Description

Physical Location

West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/

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Subject

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Chris Kidwell, Collector, Top Hat Owned by James Porter Scott, Lawyer of Tucker County, ca. 1880-1900
Author
Staff of the West Virginia & Regional History Center
Date
2012/05/30
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the West Virginia and Regional History Center Repository

https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu
Contact:
1549 University Ave.
P.O. Box 6069
Morgantown WV 26506-6069 US
304-293-3536