Identity area
Reference code
2018.252.2
Title
Gibus Opera Hat Box
Date(s)
- undated [1850-1900] (Creation)
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Item
Extent and medium
2 [box and lid]
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Scope and content
Shallow oval shaped cardboard box and lid, coloured dark red on the outside. The lid is printed in gold lettering: GIBUS / INVENTOR OF THE OPERA HAT / 10 CHANDOS STREET, CHARING CROSS / W.C. The front of the box has 'GIBUS' printed in gold lettering. The lid and box are attached with a piece of red cotton tape.
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Materials: cardboard