Hat
1939 (made)
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The black felt bowler, hardened and strengthened with shellac, signifies Britishness worldwide. Originally designed in the 1850s as a practical and durable hat for gamekeepers, the bowler soon became standard wear for urban man. It has become an inescapable part of the traditional businessman's attire.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Felt, grosgrain ribbon |
| Brief description | Man's bowler hat, black felt with grosgrain ribbon band, retailed at Carswell of Glasgow, Great Britain, 1939. |
| Physical description | Black felt bowler hat with grosgrain ribbon band. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs J.S.A. Robb |
| Object history | Worn by the donor's father, Mr. Archibald Houston. Registered File number 1996/455. |
| Summary | The black felt bowler, hardened and strengthened with shellac, signifies Britishness worldwide. Originally designed in the 1850s as a practical and durable hat for gamekeepers, the bowler soon became standard wear for urban man. It has become an inescapable part of the traditional businessman's attire. |
| Bibliographic reference | De la Haye, Amy (ed.). The Cutting Edge: 50 Years of British Fashion 1947- 1997. London: V&A Publications, 1997.
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| Accession number | T.147-1996 |
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| Record created | September 15, 2003 |
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