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19th Century Top Hat and Leather Box, Owned Captain Chapman
19th Century quality gentleman's top hat in a leather case with blue internal silk lining, owned by Captain Chapman, the hat retailed by Scott and Co, 1 Bond St London, hatters to the royal family
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Dimensions:
W-32 D-34 H-28 (cm)
Item reference:
112422-1283-1
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112422-1283-1
Item No.
112422
- Dealer No.
1283
- Building No.
1
1283
Rob and Doreen Lunn
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Description
19th Century quality gentleman's top hat in a leather case with blue internal silk lining, owned by Captain Chapman, the hat retailed by Scott and Co, 1 Bond St London, hatters to the royal family
There is information on Wikipedia regarding Stephen Chapman (British Army Officer) 1776- 1851
Top hats first appeared in the late 18th century. The story goes that John Hetherington, an English haberdasher, invented the top hat and caused a riot in London in 1797 when he wore it in public.
Popularity
Top hats became a symbol of wealth and status for the upper classes. Prince Albert's regular wearing of a top hat in 1850 helped to solidify the top hat's popularity
There is information on Wikipedia regarding Stephen Chapman (British Army Officer) 1776- 1851
Top hats first appeared in the late 18th century. The story goes that John Hetherington, an English haberdasher, invented the top hat and caused a riot in London in 1797 when he wore it in public.
Popularity
Top hats became a symbol of wealth and status for the upper classes. Prince Albert's regular wearing of a top hat in 1850 helped to solidify the top hat's popularity
Specifications
- Item reference : 112422-1283-1
- Dimensions : W-32 D-34 H-28 (cm)
- Colour: Black
- Country of Origin: Great Britain
- Era: Victorian
- Material: Leather
- Period: 1837 - 1860, C19th (Early Victorian)
- Condition: Very good condition, minor ware to case
Delivery
Free Collection from Hemswell, North Lincolnshire - we can store free of charge for four weeks
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