Bowler hat
Woodrow
Category
Costume
Date
1920 - 1930
Materials
Wool, silk, elastic.
Measurements
290 x 260 x 130 mm
Place of origin
Belfast
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 603108
Summary
A woman's hat, bowler style for riding, made from taupe felted wool stitched to a buckram core. The hat is decorated with taupe grosgrain ribbon around the inner and outer brim edge and is fully lined in cream silk satin and cream silk twill. There is also an elasticated chin strap in black. Inside the crown is the label "Made by Woodrow, 8 Donegal Place, Belfast'.
Marks and inscriptions
Inner, crown, lining: Label reads 'Made by Woodrow, 8 Donegal Place, Belfast'.
Makers and roles
Woodrow, hatter