Bowler hat
Lincoln Bennett and Co.
Category
Costume
Date
circa 1900 - circa 1999
Materials
felt, leather, silk. grosgrain
Measurements
610 mm (circumference); 890 mm (circumference)
Place of origin
Piccadilly
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The Workhouse, Southwell, Nottinghamshire
NT 1514663.1
Summary
A black felt bowler hat, with cream silk lining and internal tan leather band. The hat is trimmed with a black grosgrain ribbon with a bow finish. The brim's edge in bound in grosgrain. Model is a featherweight Bantam Bowler, shape H/5621, size 7 1/8, manufactured by hatters Lincoln Bennett & Co, London.
Provenance
Gifted to The Workhouse by an anonymous donor.
Marks and inscriptions
On the internal silk lining: Royal coat of arms LINCOLN BENNETT &Co HATTERS BY APPOINTMENT 162 PICCADILLY LONDON On leather band both sides: side 1: Royal coat of arms Lincoln Bennett HAT MAKERS BY APPOINTMENT Side 2: Bantam Bowler Featherweight On label: Royal coat of arms LINCOLN BENNETT & Co HATTERS BY APPOINTMENT 162 PICCADILLLY LONDON Col. BLACK Qual. BANTAM Shape. H/5621 7 1/8
Makers and roles
Lincoln Bennett and Co. , manufacturer