Top hat
Lincoln Bennett and Co.
Category
Costume
Date
1930 - 1970
Materials
Metal, Silk
Measurements
132 mm (H)
Place of origin
England
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Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 934457
Summary
'Gibus' top hat, black silk grosgrain, lining black silk satin weave, cream silk satin weave, cream silk grosgrain; metal lazytongs to fold flat and carry under arm.Initial 'S' in gold.
Provenance
Possibly worn by the 10th Earl of Stamford (1896-1976) (see also DUN/TC/161)
Marks and inscriptions
Lincoln Bennett and Co, Burlington Gardens, Old Bond Street (with coat of arms, printed label)
Makers and roles
Lincoln Bennett and Co., hatter