Top hat
Scott and Co.
Category
Costume
Date
Unknown
Materials
Sillk, leather and wool
Measurements
135 mm (H)
Place of origin
Piccadilly
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1152391.1
Summary
Top hat. A top hat dated 1950 (circa). Fabric of silk raised nap 'beaver'. Trimmed with wool band and black petersham edging. Lined with cream leather, cream silk plain weave. Label stamped on leather and printed on silk 'Scott and Co. By Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen Hat Makers 1, Old Bond Street Piccadilly W.'
Provenance
Given by Phillip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
Label inside the hat: [Royal logo] / [In a rectangular lozenge] SCOTT & CO. / BY APPOINTMENT / To Her Majesty The Queen / Hatmakers / 1, OLD BOND STREET / PICCADILLY, W.
Makers and roles
Scott and Co.