Men's Hats

A number of hats were popular with men during the 1850s. Top hats, straw hats, bowler hats, and railroad caps are just a few of the popular styles.

Silk top hats remained popular fashionable dresswear in the 1850s.

1850s Silk Top Hat: Image courtesy of Joan L. Severa, Dressed for the Photographer: Ordinary Americans and Fashion, 1840-1900, 1995

Very tall, straight-sided, cream-colored, soft felt hats were popular during the early 1850s.

1850s Soft Felt Hat: Image courtesy of Joan L. Severa

Sea caps and railroad caps were popular with men and boys for casual attire.

1850s Casual Sea Cap and Railroad Cap: Image courtesy of Joan L. Severa