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SCOUT· 58%51m·2026-04-11·HistoryUnlocked: History of United States in 100 Objects -- Beaver Fur Hat, 1590-1670
Historiansplaining: A historian tells you why everything you know is wrong
Unlocked after 1 year for patrons only: A tall “stovepipe” hat, which was made in the 1600s out of felt from beaver fur and likely belonged to a powerful member of the English Parliament, illustrates the extraordinary value of finely made hats, which fueled centuries of colonization, exploration, diplomatic feuding,…
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