Top Hat
ca. 1880 (made)
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Boy's top hat of black silk. The crown spreads slightly at the top, and the brim is very much rolled at the sides. The underside is possibly alpaca wool. Medium width black silk band with bow. Inner band is leather. Inside lined with silk and features stamp of Christy's, London
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | silk plush |
| Brief description | 1880c, English; Christy's. Black silk |
| Physical description | Boy's top hat of black silk. The crown spreads slightly at the top, and the brim is very much rolled at the sides. The underside is possibly alpaca wool. Medium width black silk band with bow. Inner band is leather. Inside lined with silk and features stamp of Christy's, London |
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| Accession number | T.109-1937 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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