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George H. Burnham Beaver Fur Top Hat - $500 (Carmel)

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Partridge Place near Carmel Knolls Drive

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make / manufacturer: George H. Burnham, Hatter
My inherited top hat labeled “Geo H Burnham, Hatter, Lawrence, Mass.” likely dates back to the late 19th century. George H. Burnham, born on August 21, 1850, in Dover, New Hampshire, was a hatter by profession in Lawrence, Massachusetts. He passed away on May 9, 1889, at the age of 38.

During the 19th century, Lawrence was a burgeoning industrial city, and hat-making was a significant trade. Owning a top hat from this era, especially one crafted by a local hatter like George H. Burnham, offers a tangible connection to the fashion and craftsmanship of that time.

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