Americans call it a derby, after the Earl of Derby who helped popularize it. But, Englishmen know it as a bowler as it was first introduced in the early-1850's in England and produced by the Bowler Brothers Company. It crossed the pond to America in the 1860's and remained popular well past the turn of the century.
Our best quality derby is made of black felt, lined, and just perfect for the period look.
USA-made, with removable decorative feather. Features a 2" brim, and the crown is approximately 5" tall. Brim to brim measures approximately 9" in front, and 11" from the side view. Available in sizes M-2XL, in several colors.
Click here to see this hat as part of a complete outfit.
Oversized: This item is considered oversized for shipping purposes, and may incur a surcharge if shipped internationally.
I love the hat. But the first medium fit nothing like the beige version of the same hat, curiously enough. While I ordered two medium derbies, one black and the other camel, the camel medium fit perfectly while the medium black sat on my head like a cartoon version of Oliver Hardy. I returned the black for a "large" and it is slightly larger than the camel medium derby. I had the impression that the same manufacturer was making both of them, but there is an option I hadn't considered. If these are hand-made hats, then the disparity in sizing makes more sense. Hmm.
Anyway, I love it and the service from Historical Emporium is superb.
Black felt Derby Deluv
Apr 23, 2012
Larry Braun
Corbin Ke
US
Great derby I wear it everywhere
It's great
Apr 1, 2012
Max
Newburgh Ny
US
Great service, prompt shipping, great product, what else is there to say
Felt Derby
Feb 24, 2012
Anonymous
US
Great Value, Great Hat
Deluxe Felt Derby - Black [000399]
Feb 18, 2012
Colin
Hamilton ON
CA
Good quality, well priced, looks great
Happy happpy
Feb 4, 2012
Anonymous
It was a great buy. The hat fits perfect and was a good price.
Outstanding quality and service!!
Jan 16, 2012
RMoore
Heartland Ne
Just what we were looking for when we wanted a black derby for my son! We ended up with the wrong size and had the exchange within a week. Service was outstanding also. We'll look to buy from here again!
Tip of the hat !
Dec 27, 2011
chennikita
San Diego Ca
This hat is smashing! .It is stylish, well constructed,and reasonably priced . It needed not be used for a costume but for a sartorial statement of its own. I bought it for my dad for christmas and he was thilled .
Derby
Dec 5, 2011
Tilly
Bellefonte PA
I received the Derby promptly and the quality is amazing!!!Ordered it for a Victorian Christmas Event that we have annually in our community.
Very Pleased
Oct 31, 2011
tax_cpa
Oklahoma City OK
My fiance and I were both very pleased with the quality of this hat. I think that the feather was very cute, but he didn't care for it. We purchased this hat for him, but it was a little small so I kept it for myself ordered the XL in the brown deluxe felt derby for him. Just the fact that we decided to keep this hat and order another one tells you that the quality is beyond expectations. With that in mind, these were purchased to accompany our steampunk costumes so I am not sure if this is the hat for a formal event or something like that.
Kind Words from Our Customers
I am very pleased with the quality of the merchandise I purchased and with the service I received from this site. I recommend them for your historical outfitting needs!
Fred C Sacramento, CA
Cool clothes good prices.
John P Australia
Good selection, good advice, good prices, fast shipping. I'm already planning a second steampunk costume and plan to base it on a few pieces I already know are available here. So I'll be buying again in the future. I've also recommended the site to a few
Matthew G Marietta, GA
Bought a coachman's hat and was delighted with speed and quality of the product.
Kate L Louisville, KY
You're selection is remarkable! I also feel that the pricing is appropriate, and there are multiple "periods" and styles offered. You have quite a bit more than I've found on any other site.
Carolyn O Albuquerque, NM
The service i recieved was amazing!
Karen R United Kingdom
Delivery was prompt and the products were in fine condition. I have already recommended Gentleman's Emporium to many of my friends and colleagues, and will continue to do so. Fine service and wonderful products.
Daniel B Bayville, NJ
Service couldn't have been better, I was extremely pleased with all the items I ordered
Elliot T Australia
Great site (products) and the service was top notch! Will be ordering more
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