Christy's Top Hat
Maker
Christy's London (estab. 1773)
J. Lawley & Co
Maker role
Manufacturer
Importers
Description
Top Hat used as a prop by the Kaitaia Dramatic Society
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Object detail
Maker role
Manufacturer
Importers
Importers
Production place
Production period
Media/Materials
Processed material,leather
Processed material,textile,silk
Processed material,textile,linen
Processed material,textile,silk
Processed material,textile,linen
Measurements
l 300mm x w 205mm x h 150mm
Signature & date
Dale G
Christy's London
Made expressly for
J. Lawrey & Co.
Longmarket Street & Church Square.
Cape Town.
(printed on the inside top of the hat)
Christy's London
Made expressly for
J. Lawrey & Co.
Longmarket Street & Church Square.
Cape Town.
(printed on the inside top of the hat)
Physical description
A well used black Top Hat of Christy's of London c.1900. This one was made for J. Lawley & Co of, who were importers of gentlemen and juveniles clothing in Cape Town, South Africa.
It was used as a prop by the Kaitaia Dramatic Society.
It was used as a prop by the Kaitaia Dramatic Society.
Accession number
2017.15.1
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