Peak cap
Henry Heath Ltd.
Category
Costume
Date
1909
Materials
Leather, Silk, Wool
Measurements
545 mm (Circumference)
Place of origin
England
Collection
Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 934513
Summary
Chauffeur's peaked cap, blue wool raised nap; lining brown leather rim, beige silk twill weave; trimming, green leather, black leather, black patent finish edging, two buttons cloth covered 15 mm diam. Label 'By Warrant to His Majesty the King, Established in the reign of King George IV 1822, Henry Heath Ltd, 105-107-109 Oxford St., W. London'.
Marks and inscriptions
By Warrant to His Majesty the King, Established in the reign of King George IV 1822, Henry Heath Ltd, 105-107-109 Oxford St., W. London (label).
Makers and roles
Henry Heath Ltd., hatter