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Lot Description

[MAXIMILIAN I OF MEXICO]. Mexican hat worn by captain in Maximilian's army.

Brim to crown 6 in. black felt wool hat with 5 1/4 in. width brim bound with 2 1/4 in. width silver brocade edging and three silver bullion cords (tarnish), 2 3/4 in. hatband composed of 19 loops of silver bullion cord with acorns (tarnish), brown leather sweatband (detached), blue silk lining (heavily discolored, original color visible at edges)

[With:] 5 1/2 x 2 in. partly printed card labeling it "Mexican Hat" with a holographic note: "Worn by Henri Couron - 1860's Captan [sic] De Cazadores in Maximillian's Army." And noted "Presente dby William Couron."

Maximilian I of Mexico (1832-1867), was an Austrian archduke who reigned as the only Emperor of the Second Mexican Empire from 10 April 1864 until his execution on 19 June 1867.

Property from the Inventory of James C. Frasca

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