1) Victorian Beaver Top Hat and Leather Hat Case - originally owned by Dr. Walter Burns, son of the first dentist in St. Thomas, Ontario. Dated: Late 19th century. Hat box Measures 9 x 13 x 11 1/2 inches.

2) Man’s Beaver Top Hat and Leather Hat Box - A tall black hat with ribbon edging on brim and base. Interior of hat is brown leather at the edge and brown paper in the crown. Top interior of hat is stamped with an elaborate crest with a "G" in it. Accompanying case is a brown leather saddle shaped hat box with lid. Hat Box measures: 11 x 13 x 12 1/2 inches.

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