Heavens to Murgatroid this is a fine hat! So well done, love it to death.

This is a very nice quality hat. Would not Hesitate to buy from again.

This is one of those items that brings out the compulsive in me and makes me want to order two! Great fit (I wear a lrg), great looking and comfortable. I usually doubt straw hats at this price but this hat is well constructed and I am choosing it often to wear outside during the summer days. I will order another one as I fear I might wear this one out. Just love this hat.

Fits fantasticly! It is light weight, and breezy! Just what I wanted!

This hat is very well made and has a nice flair to it. I was searching for a straw top hat, like you do, and really lucked out finding Historical Emporium.

The straw is tightly and finely hand woven Panama Hat from Ecuador. The price is very reasonable. I have a Panama Fedora for which I paid over $200 six years ago and this is comparable in quality. I'll be using it for my musical stage performances in Columbia, CA this next month and for years to come. For the hot weather you can't beat a Panama. With moderate care, they last forever. I wanted a topper that was a little lower in height and this fits the bill perfectly. I really like this hat!

My favorite hat ever! I saw this hat on the head of one of the Carnival kings for 2017 last week on the New Orleans local news!

Hat is perfect. Just what I wanted for summer.

Hat fits perfectly and I look great in it

Very high quality top hat that was delivered in a box commensurate to it's size. I had ordered two other hats from a different company and they were both crushed because of the small boxes they were packed in. This top hat and quick delivery was absolutely with the money. Looking forward to other Victorian purchases!!

The outfit is for a Youtube channel, but I've always wanted a nice top hat anyway.

Love my.Top Hat and I look forward to wearing it for a Dickens event at the Boston Athenaeum

I tend to dress archaically daily. Depending on what I'm wearing people call me: the mad hatter, Col. Sanders, Dr. Who, the Monopoly Man, the Joker, the Penguin-- the list goes on. I own several Derbies, top hats and Fedoras. I shop for clothing at thrift stores, flea markets and online. Shopping online is a gamble. I've never been cheated at Historical Emporium, where, like Sam Colt said, "All goods worth the price asked." Thank you for being fair.

Historic tour of Granbury TX

I was amazed at how well this hat was built worth the price of admission

I have always wanted a Top Hat. I purchased the Wahmaker Highland Frock Coat and have worn it to Court (I'm a lawyer). When it came time for the annual reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Court House, I knew I had to wear my frock coat, but wanted a quality Top Hat that didn't look cheap. I ordered the Victorian Top Hat, the quality is amazing. The hat looks very nice and I intend to wear it occasionally come Winter. If you are needing a hat for a Victorian impression, I highly recommend this hat.

I'd been wanting a top hat for many years. I kept looking for one at hat shops - most don't carry top hats - and when I would find one, they never had them in my size, the shape seemed off or the quality was really not up to par. I am thrilled with the hat I received from Historical Emporium. The quality is great, it's a perfectly shaped top hat and the fit is perfect. This is the second time I've ordered from Historical Emporium and will definitely not be the last!

This hat far exceeds my expectation. it is well built and beautiful. for the price you can not go wrong.

Great quality and awesome price! Gifted this hat to my Masonic husband for Father's Day and he loves it!

This top hat is absolutely beautiful and the quality is amazing. The sizing is perfect. I would recommend this hat to anyone. The shipping time was great.

I usually wouldn't buy something like this but I figured, "what the Hell, might last me awhile". Indeed, I'm glad I bought this product cause of how nice the quality is and I'm looking forward to further purchases.

Made a 67 year old woman dream Come true. Wanted one of these For years. Excellent quality!

I love the fit and feel of this hat, and the material is authentic in fit and feel. Be aware that if you're trying to get a traditional top hat, this one's short (which is correct for the style!), much like if you were buying a bowler hat and then made it flat instead of round-topped.

In my Dickens caroling group, I've been using a more generic shaped top hat that was too tall for my overall head and frame shape. This John Bull shape is stylish and just right. It was a bit snug, but I was able to steam it and it stretched right out to fit perfectly!

I plan on wearing the hat with a Regency Tailcoat at this years Dickens on the Strand (Galveston, Texas). It will no doubt fit in well with the other Victorian era outfits at the event.

Such a waste of time and especially money. Didn't read the fine print about returns and extra costs for hat boxes because of their size.... Unbelievable. The return shipping cost $37.15 for a $75.00 hat. Never again. Won't be shopping with you any longer.

The Top Hat is perfect. I like the quality and the way it sits on my head. Well done.

I love this hat! Beautifully made and fits perfectly.

I was impressed with how authentic the top hat looks and feels up close. An added surprise that was not in the picture was a feather and hat pin tucked into the hat band. No doubt, you'll love this hat.

I purchased this hat for my husband for a titanic period party coming up. The selection, quality of the products and speed of delivery of this company is absolutely outstanding. We will definitely purchase future products from this company.

Awesome quality product!! I ordered a black John Bull top hat, and it is beautiful! The sizing was spot on, it arrived much more quickly than I imagined, and in perfect condition. I'm not sure what I expected, but I was more than impressed with both the materials and workmanship, and will gladly recommend Historical Emporium to my friends and colleagues!

Great Price and fits great. I have not worn this hat to an event yet however I can already tell you that I love this hat over the Coachman's that I have previously purchased couple of months ago. Coachman's hat feels cheaply made compared to the John Bull which is Ironic when you compare the prices.

The hat came quickly, the size was appropriate. The shape around the hat band is a tad strange, but I believe with some wear and sweat it will mold to the head. I am a magician and I will be using this hat extremely often and am pleased with the purchase.

This hat was perfect for a costume based on Bram Stoker's Dracula. Although I look nothing like Gary Oldman, my costume did and that made me perfectly recognizable to most at our annual Halloween bash. Only those who were too young or hadn't seen the movie had no clue. And, even if I hadn't gone that direction, the classic costume, including the Victorian Top Hat were amazing. (classic costume not included)

Ordered these for costumes for Victorian Carolers. They just looked wonderful and the gray really popped from the background. Highly recommended, the quality was fantastic and fit well. Just terrific.

Very elegant and lightweight. Great topper for a couple of fabulous suits from Historical Emporium

This is a high qualiity hat and I am very pleased with it. It arrived on time and in good condition.

AWESOME hat!!! JUST what we wanted!! Good workmanship!! And JUST as pictured and as sized! Thanks much!!

size lg natural hat fit perfect , so i ordered the black too.. highly recommend.. -d

I have a number of round hats (toppers) and prefer fur felt. As such, I'm not too keen on straw hats, but wanted something for the warmer weather. I couldn't be more pleased with this hat. It is, quite simply, the completest thing -- well done!

I've been looking for a black straw topper and this is the one. I have to natural version and wanted the black version. That's s was a great price.

This Topper is Just perfect in every way great styling Comfy to wear in any weather although it's a spring summer look. Very Sturdy and The Ladies Love it! What more do you need to complete any wardrobe.

This hat is awsome!!! Sturdy yet light weight, perfect hat for warm climates. The first day I wore it I paired it with the wasteland black eyewear and an Armani trench coat. I felt like people wanted to get my autograph. Worth every penny I paid!!!

Good straw, well woven, shape is not a top hat however. The hat leansvincand the top is not flat. Having to have it blocked. The stretch elastic fashion band was ridiculous. Changing it to a Petersham.

I bought this for my son to wear to a Regency picnic. The hat is well made and he received many compliments. His head measures 22.875 so I just bought the 23 inch. It fits great. This is a nice good-looking hat for a decent price.

The hat is well made and everything that I expected. I'm going to upgrade the hat band as I planned to do before the purchase. I would recommend this product to anyone wanting a period correct straw top hat that can easily be upgraded.

A great look for a summer country look circa 1800-1850.

The Straw Top Hat is a well made and handsome product. It receives many compliments and has received an offer of trade by a stranger. The shipping time was quick and the shipping charges were inexpensive, as it cost me 3X's more in charges to ship for an exchange for a smaller size. Thank you for such a fun product!

The straw top hat is everything it appears to be in the photo, as well as more. It is well made and fits my head in accordance to the size charts. With this hat, you will be noted at any social or private event. I feel like Mr. Darcy.

This hat is very sturdy and well made. It will last two months of highly active performances easily at regular wear and tear. Great fit and the crown is very high so it is excellent for that comic character!

I ordered your straw top hat because I wanted a low - ebb, relaxed summer formal look. It appeared to be what I would like. The order came quickly. The hat really seems to be well made. However, I was surprised to see how TALL it is! The site did say how tall it would be, but I did not estimate the effect. Well, if I don't think I can live with it, I'll just have get another one!

Great transaction! The hat came perfectly shipped and just in time for my sister's birthday. She had mentioned how much she wanted a Straw Top Hat and I was so fortunate to find your website. Thank you again for the great service!

It was exactly what I was wanting! I've looked at some other ones in stores, this one is so much better finished, even got some envious looks from passer's by in Tombstone, where everyone likes to play dress-up.

I bought this hat for everyday use. My head is often in the clouds and wanted an item to ground my thoughts and creativity while I paint, draw, or write in my free time. I find myself fantasizing about the late 1800's - 1900's often and this hat is just perfect.

This is the hat I've wanted most of my life - I'm very happy with it.

The Cahill hat is the right hat for me. Though a few years off from being period correct for what I'm doing. But, with me being 6'7 a Top hat on me would look worse than a Stove Pipe Hat on the 6'4 Lincoln! The Hat added to my attire and kept my head warm yesterday in Lexington,VA

I have so far purchased a hat and coat and have been beyond delighted. Excellent quality materials and time put into making these exquisite pieces.

AWESOME hat - looks even nicer in real life than the picture gives it credit for!

Love the styling, the quality, and the price. As a returning customer, I can only say that I'll be back again.

I've been looking for one of these hats and have seen the offerings of other companies, but knowing the quality of the Emporium's products, there was no question where I would be buying. The hat is perfect in every way- fit, style and materials. Thank you.

Beautiful, well made hat. Fits well, looks sharp.

It fits both my head, and the look I was going for.

I plan to make this hat part of my everyday wardrobe when the weather cools off.

Much better than expected.

High quality,perfect for daily use.i work as a tourguide at the lizzie borden house,so I'm often in period clothing. The emporium always has what I need

Many thanks to the staff at Historical Emporium...I received my new Cahill Hat (Black)...the fit is perfect...and the service was great. Thank You Very Much...Continued Success.

the product is great and the delivery was fast.

I went with the large size but found it shaped for too circular of a head shape. I was able to steam it to be more oblong front to back. Your mileage may vary. Great hat!

I was looking for a Zorro-type hat to wear when I attend performances of my play that features Zorro. Earlier I had bought some costume hats, one size fits all, but I have a big head and they don't fit comfortably. Based on other comments, I chose XL for my head, which measures slightly over 23". The hat fits perfectly! It's also more affordable than the Cordovan hats I found elsewhere.

This product is good quality. My problem was sizing. I used the sizing aid and ordered a size too small. Be careful on your sizing.

Large should include that extra quarter inch that was not there! If I had ordered extra large size the hat would have fitted me like a bucket! The size LARGE should include an extra quarter inch for people who are genuine half sizes-- between Large and XL. This is the case with shoes as well. I am a genuine 11 and a half and so it is with hats! Be more inclusive! Damn you! Otherwise I like my hat, even if it gives me a headache!! Now I can be Zorro and play classical guitar like the wind! Thank you! Grrrrr!!!

A great hat! A perfect match for a hat in an 1820s local portrait which is the period portrayed. Makes for a more casual and relaxed look instead of the formal looking top hat.

But the fit is a bit tight. As someone with a mondo Melon for a noodle I expected an xl to fit watermelon sized craniums, it may need to stretch to accommodate my brain girth.

I thought the Hat would be a little more sturdy.... but I am very pleased with the look. With a little Hot Steam... I was able to shape the hat just the way I needed it.

So I've worn Stetson straw and felt cowboy hats almost daily for 15-20 years. This is the first of purchase, of a lid that is not sized by inches and, I did not try on prior. For the price and the fact that I'll shape it to my style/personality, I'm quite pleased. This lid will ware sooner than heavier felts yet, the ware will be a great contributor to the look I seek. I still ware my straw most of the time but, now when stepping out I'll be someone with assured presence. Cause let's face it, somebody's got to have some style. Add my duster and it's hillbilly deluxe. Billing, shipping and overall service was very pleasing.

I didn't want the hat strings on the hat. Decided to go ahead and order the hat since that was the only way it came. I will take the strings off of the hat to wear the hat. The hat strings are not an optional item. It would possibly help others decide to purchase the hat without strings if you made the hat strings optional with a wait time for delivery (custom order).

In anticipation of playing the role of Fagin in a local community theater production of "Oliver!" I searched and searched for a wide, flat brim hat with a fairly low crown that would complement my costume, but not "break the bank." I finally ordered this one, and although the crown was not quite as low as I had wanted, it still turned out to be an excellent choice. The fit and look both are perfect. And it is very sturdy ... I accidentally sat on it (a black hat on a black chair) and thought that would ruin it -- but the crown went right back into shape when I popped out the crumples! A great hat that I most certainly will wear and enjoy for many more years, along with the other quality period pieces I have previously purchased from Historical Emporium.

Exactly what I was looking for and very well made--all at a great price!

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Sharp, This is My formal Hat-put a couple knots in chin strap to adjust with slide.

Admittedly, I look good in hats (not sure why) and this is a lovely addition to my wardrobe: historical, history-bounding, or everyday... Will be very fun to trim as well.

Very nice, packaged great, quick shipping

I like to wear hats, and I'm collecting them. I like the hat, but the color is a bit darker than I imagined, and the size is a bit large, even with the internal sizing cord. Which is odd, because i have large and xl for other hats. Except this one.

I got this hat to chaperone a junior high school dance. Great service and timely delivery. Great hat, except much larger than the L size, which reduces my rating by one star. There is an elastic cord to help size the hat, but it isn't very useful because it is higher up on the head, not near the crown. Will be fine for one event.

The hat is exactly what I was looking for. Unique, seems well made, reminds me of Tom Petty. A small paper telling how to adjust the size with the string inside would have been appreciated.

Outstanding

Classy looking shorter top hat - I will use it for more formal occasions

Very pleased with this hat. Even though I had to buy An X large it fits fine.

saw that tom petty's hat from the travelling wilburys video handle with care sold at auction for big bucks. got this for a much better price! looks great. very well made. and shipped in a double hat box for storage go with large as it has an adjustable string that lets you tighten the fit

Love the hat very good fit great delivery time will shop again soon for a low derby thank you

The hat is just as described. Maybe runs a wee bit small (however it could be my measuring - first time that buyer.) Ultimately it's a great hat. My caveat is twofold. First it doesn't list on the tag in the hat what it's made of, and two, it's made in China. I might have overlooked these two details when I purchased, but those are my thoughts. It really is a nice hat though.

Looks great fits really well

Looks great fits really well

This Cahill Hat is top-notch, high quality, and expertly crafted. Hats like these are usually a few hundred bucks, so this is a great deal. Packed well, arrived as promised, very pleased. Top-quality outfit, glad to do business with them.

Nice hat, could have been packaged a bit better

I bought this hat to help with the TX summers and I have not been disappointed. It's adjustable so it should fit anyone. I have gotten so many compliments already. Plus it doesn't look like a cowboy hat. I wanted something different.

Valentines Day, big hit with my wife which is a relief because she is a hat connoisseur!

It was for DAR to do Wreaths Across America. I broke my hip and didn't get to wear it. I love it.