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I have been told that Derby hats were worn in the 1860's. Can anyone tell me whether or not a derby would have been available or in common usage in citys like Cincinatti or St. Louis in 1861?
Robert Taylor
Robert Taylor
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Re: Derby Hat Question
Hallo!
Short answer... yes.
IMHO, as long as one is talking about an "1861" "derby/ bowler style and not its 1880's-1900's affectation or style.
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