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Hat

ca. 1868 (made)
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Place of origin

Woman's black silk riding hat with a cylindrical crown, a wide brim rolled at the sides, and a ribbon band with a bow. The hat has a quilted satin inner band, satin and moiré lining with the Christy's London stamp. There is a black gauze veil edged with machine-made lace, decorated with white spots and attached by elastic cord

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Brief description
Woman's riding hat, black silk, Christy's, ca. 1868, English
Physical description
Woman's black silk riding hat with a cylindrical crown, a wide brim rolled at the sides, and a ribbon band with a bow. The hat has a quilted satin inner band, satin and moiré lining with the Christy's London stamp. There is a black gauze veil edged with machine-made lace, decorated with white spots and attached by elastic cord
Dimensions
  • Height: 15.2cm (Note: converted from department register)
  • Width: 27.3cm (Note: converted from department register)
Credit line
Given by the Hatters' Association
Collection
Accession number
T.110-1937

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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