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Thomas Begg The Demi-Bowler, Whirly Bird and Regal Fur Felt Bowlers and Hatbox
Item Details
| Type | Bowler |
| Brand | Thomas Begg Original, Begg Superfine, Begg Regal |
| Period | Early to Mid 20th Century |
| Additional Information | The Whirly Bird features stitched banding throughout, a grosgrain hatband, a trolley cord, a fabric inner band and a satin-lined crown. The Regal bowler retains a United Hatters Cap & Millinery Works (1934 – 1983) union sticker under the hat lining. |
Condition
- hats: dust and lint accretion throughout; soiling to inner bands and crown linings.
- Whirly Bird: monogram to inner band; fabric abrasion and loss to inner band; light foxing to crown lining.
- Begg Regal bowler: misshaping to crown; monogram to inner band; warping to inner band; broken stitching to crown lining.
- Dobbs hatbox: shelf wear; structural damage including tape-repaired tears and crushing.
Dimensions
9.5" W x 5.25" H x 11.0" D
- measurements of Whirly Bird bowler, size 6 7/8.
- other hats similarly sized.
Item #
ITMG459720
