Top hat
Henry Heath Ltd.
Category
Costume
Date
1900
Materials
Metal, Silk
Measurements
143 mm (H)
Place of origin
London
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Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 934456
Summary
'Gibus' top hat, black silk grosgrain, lining black silk moire finish, cream silk moire finish, cream silk grosgrain; metal lazytongs to fold flat and carry under arm. Label 'By Warrant to His Majesty the King. Established in the reign of King George IV 1822. Henry Heath Ltd, 62a Piccadilly W. under Albemarle Hotel'.
Provenance
Probably worn by the 9th Earl of Stamford (1850-1910) because of its worn appearance.
Marks and inscriptions
By Warrant to His Majesty the King. Established in the reign of King George IV 1822. Henry Heath Ltd, 62a Piccadilly W. under Albemarle Hotel
Makers and roles
Henry Heath Ltd., hatter