Bowler hat
Category
Costume
Date
Unknown
Materials
Felt and elastic
Measurements
130 x 275 mm; 320 mm (Length)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 29928
Summary
Black bowler hat with black band. Black elastic attached. Printed on the lining fabric and incorporating the royal coat of arms; EXTRA QUALITY / SWEARS & WELLS LTD. / 190-196 Regent Street, / London / BY APPOINTMENT TO / H.M. THE KING / H.M. QUEEN MARY / H.M. QUEEN ALEXANDRA / HER LATE MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA / H.M. THE KING OF SPAIN / H.I.M. THE EMPRESS OF RUSSIA / H.M. THE QUEEN OF HOLLAND / THE COURTS OF EUROPE / AND / THE LEADING FAMILIES IN / ASIA, AFRICA AND AMERICA.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and suppporters.