hat, top
Object
Accession Number
2014.014.002cAlternate Name
tophatDescription
Black beaver-felt top hat. Crushed, especially on one side, due to pressure on the top of the hat.Narrative
This top hat was once owned by John William Bryden (1869-1953) of Royston, BC. He acquired it in Germany, probably while engaged in his study of mine engineering at The Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg (usually translated from German as Freiberg University of Mining and Technology or Freiberg Mining Academy). Mr. Bryden’s initials are stenciled on the top of the hat's two-part case.History of Use
John William Bryden used this hat in Germany from 1898-1899 and after that on Vancouver Island in Victoria and Cumberland. It was inherited by his son and later by his granddaughter who donated it to Craigdarroch Castle. Date
circa 1898Material
Fabric, felt; Fur, beaverBrand Name
Adolph SternCountry of Origin
England