Cap
Rogers and Company (gents outfitters)
Category
Textiles
Date
Unknown
Materials
Textile; Feather
Measurements
138 x 300 mm; 267 mm (Length)
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Anglesey Abbey, Cambridgeshire
NT 516957
Summary
Blue-black felt cap with red felt band. Black patent leather hatband secured by 2 metal buttons with crown and laurel wreath. Gilt thread rose badge on red felt. Gilt thread laurel wreath on peak. Leather sweatband 'Real Roan Leather'. Label 'Rogers and Company, Military Accoutrement Manufacturer, 8 New Burlington St, Savile Row, London W'.
Provenance
Given to the National Trust in 2005 by the 3rd Lord Fairhaven.
Marks and inscriptions
Leather sweatband: 'Real Roan Leather' Label: 'Rogers and Company, Military Accoutrement Manufacturer, 8 New Burlington St, Savile Row, London W'
Makers and roles
Rogers and Company (gents outfitters), tailor Rogers and Company (gents outfitters), outfitter