hat


hat

Summary

Black velvet. Lined with black silk satin striped in purple mauve and white. Top slightly larger than lining giving crumpled effect. Lower edge bound with black and white tartan glazed linen braid. Tartan rosette at centre front trimmed with 3-pronged metal buckle stamped with oak-leaf and acorn motif. White ostrich feather curving round right side from front to back. 2 tartan streamers, falling from centre back. Black elastic loop attached to either side.


Object Name

hat

Date Created

1867-1870

Dimensions

Circumference (brim): 54.6cm
Front to back:

accession number

1947.4334

Place of creation

Europe

Medium

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