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Top Hat

Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Top hat, in hatter's plush (Angora rabbit hair). Brim edged with petersham, lined in white moire with kid headband, black felt mourning band round crown. With leather case.

Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Top Hat
  • Cases (Containers)
  • Cases (Containers)
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Top hat and case, plush, made by Woodrow, 46 Piccadilly, London
Physical description
Top hat, in hatter's plush (Angora rabbit hair). Brim edged with petersham, lined in white moire with kid headband, black felt mourning band round crown. With leather case.
Credit line
Given by Dame Bridget D'Oyly Carte
Object history
Belonged to W. S. Gilbert
Collection
Accession number
S.2816&A-1986

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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