Top hat
Herbert Johnson
Category
Costume
Date
circa 1900
Materials
Beaver, leather, silk and felt.
Measurements
155 x 50 mm
Place of origin
London
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Penrhyn Castle, Gwynedd
NT 1421966
Summary
Top hat. A hand sewn, black beaver top hat dating from about 1900 and made in London. It is trimmed with black felt band and black petersham ribbon edging. The lining is of cream silk with cream leather band.
Marks and inscriptions
'EXTRA QUALITY-HERBERT JOHNSON 38 NEW BOND ST. LONDON W'
Makers and roles
Herbert Johnson, manufacturer Herbert Johnson, retailer