Hat box
Category
Leatherwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Brass, Felt, Leather, Velvet
Measurements
266 x 342 x 317 mm
Order this imageCollection
Ormesby Hall, Redcar and Cleveland
NT 708717
Summary
One of three brown leather top hat boxes with strap handles containing hats. Fastening strap and circular brass lock and clasp, all with stitched seams. a and c - locks with repetitive palmette motifs. b - lock undecorated. 2 painted red stripes running vertically around box and the lettering W.G.P. on the rim of the lid. Hats - a. Grey felt with black band. b. Black velvet with band.
Provenance
Pennyman collection devised in October 1961 to The National Trust under the terms of Col. J.B.W. Pennyman's will.
Marks and inscriptions
W.G.P. (on the rim of the lid of 27b)