The 1830s were fraught times for hatters everywhere. Fashionable men clung to the beaver hat for centuries, but in the early 1800s that fashion was threatened by over-hunting the chubby rodents.

A hat once belonging to Napoleon is expected to fetch over $850,000 at auction. Whether in paintings, statues, or even film depictions, the former French emperor is often seen in a black bicorne hat.

Sally January has always been a big fan of hats. The owner of Alpine Kind in Beaver Creek and Minturn has quite the selection in both locations. From ball caps with catchy phrases on them to beanies ...

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The top hat, a black affair by Christy's of London, perhaps a century old, is frayed and a little tattered You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.