Antique Late 1800s / Early 1900s Disney Times Square New York Black Felt Top Hat For Sale

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Information About This Hat Provided From The Hatted Professor (www.thehattedprofessor.com)

Disney Hats was a brand manufactured, but not owned, by Crofut & Knapp from around 1888 or so, until sometime between 1937 and 1940. They were not affiliated in any way to Walt Disney or his companies. Because Disney was a retailer, published information about the company is rather scarce.

In 1885, John A. Disney started Disney Hats as a retailer of men\'s hats at 196 Third Avenue in New York City. At some point the company also opened a shop in Times Square, at 42nd and Broadway, and this prestigious location was used in national advertisements.

This hat is gorgeous, but does show its age. Wonderful Ornate piece for a top hat collector!