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Bowler Hat

ca.1970s (made)
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Place of origin

Black 'coke' bowler hat of rabbit fur felt, with a domed crown and curved brim. Black grosgrain ribbon band around the base of the crown, pinned into a bow. Black grosgrain ribbon also used as trim around the brim edge. Fully lined with an off-white leather sweatband. Lining features the Lock & Co. emblem stamp.


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Brief description
Bowler hat worn by Joe Loss
Physical description
Black 'coke' bowler hat of rabbit fur felt, with a domed crown and curved brim. Black grosgrain ribbon band around the base of the crown, pinned into a bow. Black grosgrain ribbon also used as trim around the brim edge. Fully lined with an off-white leather sweatband. Lining features the Lock & Co. emblem stamp.
Dimensions
  • Length: 285mm (Note: Longest point - front to back )
  • Height: 130mm (Note: Height from brim to top of crown)
  • Width: 220mm (Note: Width across brim)
Credit line
Given by Jennifer Jankel
Collection
Accession number
S.85-2019

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Record createdFebruary 11, 2019
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