Item 01 - Plumb Ltd. Top Hat

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Reference code

GB 2014 WS-04-TEX-01-04-01

Title

Plumb Ltd. Top Hat

Date(s)

  • 1939-1943 (Creation)

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Item

Extent and medium

One top hat, in cardboard box with string.

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Scope and content

Black top hat in cardboard box. Minor wear to underside of hat brim. Box torn in several places, with potion of lid missing. Black top hat manufactured by Plumb (Schools) Ltd., with black felt band and cream lining. Metal initials C A B on interior band. In cardboard box marked with Plumb (Schools) Ltd. label, addressed to Mr. C.A. Barnes, with original string. Belonged to Charles Barnes (AHH 1939-1943).

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Access to collection items is granted to bona-fide researchers, by prior appointment, subject to the overriding provisions of relevant legislation, including Data Protection.

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A reprographics service is available to researchers subject to the access restrictions outlined above. Copying will not be undertaken if there is any risk of damage to the item. Copies are supplied in accordance with Westminster School's Policy on Archive

Language of material

  • English

Script of material

  • Latin

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Description identifier

ws-04-tex-01-04-01

Institution identifier

GB 2014

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Status

Final

Level of detail

Full

Language(s)

  • English

Script(s)

  • Latin

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