Boater
Christys
Category
Costume
Date
1906
Materials
Leather, Silk, Straw
Measurements
578 mm (Circumference)
Place of origin
London
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Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 934462
Summary
Boater, split straw, natural, black petersham ribbon 50 mm, leather rim, white machine net, white silk moire finish. Printed label 'English Manufacture Christys London under retail and wholesale trade, 35 Gracechurch Street, E.C., also at Stockport in Cheshire'.
Provenance
Probably worn by the 10th Earl of Stamford (1896-1976).
Marks and inscriptions
English Manufacture Christys London under retail and wholesale trade, 35 Gracechurch Street, E.C., also at Stockport in Cheshire (printed label)
Makers and roles
Christys, hatter