Top hat
Andre and Co Ltd
Category
Costume
Date
Unknown
Materials
Felt and leather
Measurements
176 x 245 mm; 311 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Piccadilly
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 17213.2
Summary
Black top hat inside hat box (NT17213.1). There is a band of black felt around the base of the crown. Inside the hat, around the headband, is a wide strip of cream leather with a small fabric bow attached to the back. On the inside of the top of the hat are stuck three white shield-shaped labels on which is printed; G / A / G. Below these, printed in black on the hat lining is; ONE DOOR FROM / ST JAMES'S ST. Below this is a royal motif coat of arms; ANDRE and CO. / HATTERS, / 163 / PICCADILLY. W / ANDRE'S SUPERFINE.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Andre and Co Ltd, hatter