Derby Hat, Worn by Hamilton Roddis, circa 1920

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Derby (Hat)

Date Made

circa 1920

Creator Notes

Made by Woodrow, Ltd. of London, England and sold by Marshall Field's, Chicago, Illinois.

Collection Title

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2014.24.155

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift in Memory of Augusta Denton Roddis.

Material

Felt (Textile)
Wool (Textile)
Silk (Textile)
Leather

Color

Black (Color)
Cream (Color)

Inscriptions

stamped on side in gold on leather sweatband in hat: Woodrow AMYLYTE / Made in England. printed on cream lining inside hat: TO H.M. THE KING / BY APPOINTMENT / WOODROW / 46 Piccadilly / LONDON / Made in England / Expressly for / MARSHALL FIELD & COMPANY / THE STORE FOR MEN. initials stamped inside: HR