Object Record
Metadata
Catalog Number |
977.C154 |
Object Name |
Hat |
Date |
c1880 |
Features |
Men's top hat of about 1880, of black silk fur on a stiffened and glued paper base, lined with cream silk and embossed paper stamped in Gold with Royal Coat of Arms and "R. DEVLIN, OTTAWA". Brim is lined with black wool-silk crepe and with little curve or outward flare to crown. |
Object Story |
Worn by John McRory, M. P. for Frontenac from 1878-1882 and colleague of Sir John A. MacDonald, Conservative Prime Minister at the time of Confederation. Given by his grand daughter Evelyn McGreer. |