{"product_id":"antique-bowler-france-ca-1900","title":"Antique Bowler, France, ca. 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis French \u003cstrong\u003eBowler hat\u003c\/strong\u003e, lined with fine silk and marked with the maker’s stamp \u003cstrong\u003eM.A.C.F., Qualité Supérieure\u003c\/strong\u003e, is preserved in \u003cstrong\u003every good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with only minimal age‑appropriate wear. The Bowler—introduced in the mid‑19th century—became one of the most iconic felt hats of its era, known for its \u003cstrong\u003erounded hard‑felt crown\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003edurability\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eelegant practicality\u003c\/strong\u003e. It was widely worn in France and across Europe and was often chosen for \u003cstrong\u003eriding\u003c\/strong\u003e, serving as a sturdy alternative to the traditional top hat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA well‑preserved example with superior quality marking such as this one is highly desirable for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eBowler hats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e19th‑century fashion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eequestrian attire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note that \u003cstrong\u003ethe decoration is not included\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eOnly the bowler is for sale\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Gown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58291145802115,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/1897\/6899\/files\/4-antique-bowler-1900.jpg?v=1781889933","url":"https:\/\/antique-gown.com\/de\/products\/antique-bowler-france-ca-1900","provider":"ANTIQUE GOWN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}