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Bunbury Museum and Heritage Centre > Records

BEAVER FUR TOP HAT

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Historical information

This black top hat made from beaver fur was worn by Mr Thomas Paisley, who became a teacher in Bunbury when he was only 19 years old. He became Headmaster and continued to teach in Bunbury for 32 years, retiring in 1913.

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Registration number

cwa-org-73-wand-001

Item type

Hats

Material

Fur

Primary significance criteria

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Wednesday, 3 May, 2023

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