Identity area
Reference code
2018.258.2
Title
Tress & Co. Top Hat Box
Date(s)
- nd [1910-1930] (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
2 (box and lid)
Context area
Name of creator
(1846-1953)
Administrative history
Hat manufacturer founded in London. The company was bought by Christys in 1953.
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
White ovoid cardboard box and separate lid in poor condition. The front side of the main part of the box is printed with the maker's trademark, label and awards. The box lid has a pasted label of Arthur Gledhill with handwritten notes and owners name.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
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Conditions of access and use area
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Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Box label: PRIZE MEDALS AWARDED TO / TRESS & CO. LONDON / GOLD MEDALS, PARIS, 1878 / SYDNEY & CALCUTTA
Box lid: Telephone Halifax 98y / ARTHUR GLEDHILL / 2 CROWN STREET / 1 PRINCESS STREET / HALIFAX / [handwritten] Mr Roper / 121 Queen's Road / [crossed out] c/o Mr Jackson / 38 Park View
Materials: cardboard
Box lid: Telephone Halifax 98y / ARTHUR GLEDHILL / 2 CROWN STREET / 1 PRINCESS STREET / HALIFAX / [handwritten] Mr Roper / 121 Queen's Road / [crossed out] c/o Mr Jackson / 38 Park View
Materials: cardboard
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Alternative identifier(s)
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Place access points
Name access points
- Arthur Gledhill (Subject)