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Bowler 'Derby' hat

OPTIMUM BEST QUALITY, London
Bowler 'Derby' hat
 (c. 1885)

Medium
(felt)

Measurements
13.5 cm (depth) 86.5 cm (circumference)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
The Schofield Collection. Purchased with the assistance of a special grant from the Government of Victoria, 1974

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
London, England

Inscription
Label: Optimum best quality, London

Accession Number
D290-1974

Department
International Fashion and Textiles

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