Top hat
Christys
Category
Costume
Date
1888 - 1961
Materials
Measurements
160 x 265 x 318 mm
Place of origin
London
Collection
Wightwick Manor, West Midlands
NT 1290887
Summary
Black nap "Christy's London- Grand prix Turin 1911" top hat with black ribbon trim and felt band. Cream silk lining with with retailer detail: "W.Jones & Co Bridgnorth". Embossed on leather headband "New comfortable. C & Co Ltd Patent no: 10.005.1908"
Marks and inscriptions
Interior: GRAND PRIX TURIN 1911 CHRISTYS' LONDON W.JONES & Co BRIDGNORTH
Makers and roles
Christys, maker W. Jones and Co., retailer