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Moleskin Hat
Mid 19th c

Rare hat


Cataloguing

the crown with a gold stamp of the Prince of Wales feathers nd two shields and London. Best Made., the hat of mid brown with black grosgrain edging and bowed ribbon, black fine wool lining, the crown with black sateen 12 in 30 cm widest, crown 6 in 15 cm widest.


Condition

The top has been resewn. It has also been flatened and needs re blocking. The inside crown black satin has been badly re sewn and is a little damaged.