This late Victorian top hat has a narrow turned-up brim and a tall cylindrical crown. This style hat was worn for dress and was usually covered with beaver or silk. The top hat was also called a high hat.
Hats Off to the Straw Boaters
The straw boater was the rage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Men of all classes appreciated the light, cool, comfortable qualities of the straw hat.
Leisure Clothing for 1867
The extended wardrobe of the well-to-do Victorian gentleman included numerous garments and costumes designed for specific leisure activities. Fashions for bicycles, tourists, shooting, yachting and more.
Victorian Vests
Traditional styles of Victorian men’s vests are featured. Illustrated are the Victorian gentlemen’s Dress Vest, Double Breasted Men’s Vest, Step Stand Men’s Vest, and No-Collar Men’s Vest.
Victorian Shoes, c. 1850
Colorful Berlin wool work men's shoes, or slippers. This colorful pair of Victorian shoes, or Berlin wool work slippers, are from the mid-19th century. Berlin wool work was a style of embroidery very popular during the Victorian era.
