Top hat
Christy's
Category
Costume
Date
Unknown
Materials
Silk, linen, leather and painted metal
Measurements
150 x 280 x 315 mm
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Tredegar, Newport
NT 1551976
Caption
This top hat belonged to Tom David, who was a Lodge Keeper at Tredegar House in the early 20th century. He must have looked extremely grand in his finery, as the great and glorious arrived at Tredegar House.
Summary
Top hat. A black, silk plush (possibly) top hat, trimmed with silk grosgrain and with grosgrain band. The hat is lined with linen and has a leather sweat band. On the side of the hat is a metal badge. Painted black and faceted, with a silk ribbon attached to the centre. Made by Christys' of London. Purported to have belonged to Tom David, Lodge Keeper.
Provenance
This top hat belonged to Tom David, Lodge Keeper. Part of the collection on loan to the National Trust from Newport Museum and Galleries
Marks and inscriptions
Inside hat: ENGLISH MAUNFACTURE / CHRISTYS' LONDON [Christy's trade mark]
Makers and roles
Christy's, milliner