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Today in History—January 15
Dashing the Myth of the Haberdashery Riot
) The top hat really did debut about this time. Most credit George Dunnage with its invention in 1793; he patented the design the following year. By 1796 top hats were spotted in Paris. Within a decade, they were everywhere. Top hats were the height of fashion.…
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) The top hat really did debut about this time. Most credit George Dunnage with its invention in 1793; he patented the design the following year. By 1796 top hats were spotted in Paris. Within a decade, they were everywhere. Top hats were the height of fashion.…
Read More