20's or earlier Triple Ring (beaver designation) Melton. A high quality hat in its day and in a beautiful champagne color. Sadly, the moths decided to give it a Danny Trejo complexion.
20's or earlier Triple Ring (beaver designation) Melton. A high quality hat in its day and in a beautiful champagne color. Sadly, the moths decided to give it a Danny Trejo complexion.
This binding style is commonly found on late 19th century toppers and bowlers. As to the ribbon width - I'm thinking mourning band (not always made of silk) given the width and stitch style (without bow). Having said that, usually the mourning bands are adorned OVER the regular ribbon and bow...
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