William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 10-24-14

William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 10-24-14

Until 1849, silk and beaver hats were the style in America. Then a Hungarian patriot named Kossuth arrived wearing a felt hat. The soft hat caught on and remains in style even today.

 

Kossuth arrived wearing a felt hat

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