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Top Hat

1996 (made)
Artist/Maker
Patey (London) Ltd. (maker)
Place of origin
Great Britain (made)

Man's top hat made of black fur felt with a silk finish.

Object details

Categories
Hats & Headwear
Accessories
Fashion
Sport
Men's Clothes
Object type
Top hat
Materials and techniques
Fur felt with a silk finish
Brief description
Man's top hat made of fur felt with a silk finish, made by Patey (London) Ltd., Great Britain, 1996
Physical description
Man's top hat made of black fur felt with a silk finish.
Gallery label
Patey (London Ltd) are one of the few companies using traditional methods to make exclusive top hats and riding caps.(1997)
Credit line
Given by the maker
Object history
Part of a riding/hunting outfit T.17:1 to 6-1997, and top hat T.44-1997.
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.44-1997

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Record createdAugust 26, 2003
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O83736/top-hat-patey-london-ltd/
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