Top Hat
1850s (Made)
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Black felt, man's top hat produced by London hatters Christy's. The model was named the 'Prince Albert' after the Prince Consort and husband of Queen Victoria, Albert of Saxe-Coberg Gotha.
Christy's was established in London in 1773 by Quakers, Miller Christy and Joseph Storrs in Whitehart Court, London. The company went on to establish a manufacturing centre in Stockport which concentrated on wool and felt fur hats while the London branch produced silk hats.
Today, Christys continue to be one of the UKs largest manufacturer of hats.
Christy's was established in London in 1773 by Quakers, Miller Christy and Joseph Storrs in Whitehart Court, London. The company went on to establish a manufacturing centre in Stockport which concentrated on wool and felt fur hats while the London branch produced silk hats.
Today, Christys continue to be one of the UKs largest manufacturer of hats.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Blocked felt |
| Brief description | 1841c, English; Christy's, London. Prince Albert, black felt |
| Physical description | Black felt top hat, high crown with slight spread at the top. hat has a broad brim, slightly rolled at the sides and bound with narrow black silk. |
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| Credit line | Given by the Hatters Association |
| Summary | Black felt, man's top hat produced by London hatters Christy's. The model was named the 'Prince Albert' after the Prince Consort and husband of Queen Victoria, Albert of Saxe-Coberg Gotha. Christy's was established in London in 1773 by Quakers, Miller Christy and Joseph Storrs in Whitehart Court, London. The company went on to establish a manufacturing centre in Stockport which concentrated on wool and felt fur hats while the London branch produced silk hats. Today, Christys continue to be one of the UKs largest manufacturer of hats. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.106-1937 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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