Top Hat
ca. 1828 (made)
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Top hat of beige/fawn beaver, English ca. 1828. High slightly tapering crown, brim rolled at sides. Roughed underneath and bound with silk ribbon. Narrow silk ribbon band with brass buckle. Leather band inside and moiré linining with stamp of Christy's, London.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | beaver fur-felt |
| Brief description | M, 1828c, English; Christy's. Beige beaver |
| Physical description | Top hat of beige/fawn beaver, English ca. 1828. High slightly tapering crown, brim rolled at sides. Roughed underneath and bound with silk ribbon. Narrow silk ribbon band with brass buckle. Leather band inside and moiré linining with stamp of Christy's, London. |
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| Credit line | Gift; received 9th July 1937 from The Hatters' Association, 23 Bedford Row, WC1 |
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| Accession number | T.104-1937 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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