Summary
Grey top hat with black band purchased at Henry Buck's Menswear store in Melbourne by Sir Reginald Myles Ansett on 21 October 1966. The hat was made by Woodrow Hatters, Picadilly, London, circa 1966.
Physical Description
A grey fur felt top hat with black band. Lined with white fabric and pale tan leather. Size: 6 7/8.
Significance
See Parent Record
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Manufacturer
Woodrow & Sons, Picadilly, London, England, Great Britain, circa 1966
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Place & Date Purchased
Henry Bucks, Menswear, Collins Street, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 21 Oct 1966
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Past Owner
Sir Reginald Myles Ansett, Swanston Street, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 21 Oct 1966-23 Dec 1981
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Inscriptions
Printed in black on white lining: 'BY APPOINTMENT / TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN / HATTERS / WOODROW / Picadilly / LONDON / HENRY BUCK'S MELBOURNE" Embossed in gilt on leather :"FUR FELT / THE SIGN OF / HB / EXCELLENCE" "HENRY BUCK'S MELBOURNE" MANUFACTURED BY / Woodrow & Sons". Size label : "6 7/8" and Ansett's initials "R / A / M "
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Overall Dimensions
25.4 cm (Length), 24 cm (Width), 13.9 cm (Height)
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