HAT, ROYAL STETSON - IN BOX

H1996.170.1-2

(.1) Black felt stetson hat for formal occasions. Has black hat band and bow, with the same material around the brim edge. On the inside rim, the letters 'PH' have been punched. Also on the inside rim, 'MADE EXPRESSLY FOR/ DAVID JONES/ SYDNEY'; 'St. Regis'; 'JOHN B. STETSON/ COMPANY/ MADE IN AUSTRALIA/ UNDER LICENCE/ ROYAL STETSON' has been stamped in gold. A paper label attached to the rim, reads 'STETSON/7'. The inside of the hat crown is lined with cream material.
(.2) Cardboard hat box, constructed with staples. Has an inner cardboard section to hold hat in position. On one side the word 'STETSON' is printed with the maker's emblem. On the box lid 'HIS EXCELLENCY/ THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL' is written, with his home address.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H1996.170.1-2
Accession Date: 26 Aug 1996
Credit: Mrs Sally-Anne Hasluck

Material

Felt/Textile
Cotton/Textile
Leather
Paper
Ink/Paper
Cardboard/Paper
Metal

Measurement

length60mm
height150mm
diameter280mm
width335mm
height305mm
depth35.5cm

 


 

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