East German Collapsible Silk Top Hat c.1920-1950 Floor Lighting nuts and bolts

nuts and bolts

1780 – October 2

The Oak back rest can be moved up or down along the steel back by turning the cast iron handle

Wax anatomical models were originally used for its resemblance to human flesh and remained favored in the eighteenth century for its malleability

DIMENSIONS H 15 in

East German Collapsible Silk Top Hat c.1920-1950 Floor Lighting nuts and boltsABOUT A collapsible silk top hat stamped "DPR" for the German Democratic Republic (East Germany). Top is in good condition with minor wear around the top rim. Hat stand is in good condition. Hat stand has sold. CREATOR Elegant, DPR East Germany. DATE OF MANUFACTURE Hat: c. 1940 1950s MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Silk, Wood. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS Hat: H 5. 5 in. W 9. 75 in. D 11. 5 in., Hat Interior: 6. 5 in x 7. 5