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HAT BOX: TIN

Overview

Metal hat box, cylindrical [flattened oval] in shape. It has a hinged lid with a handgrip of wire covered with a wooden tube. Lid is fastened with a brass latch which provides for both lock and key [both missing]. The lid is decorated with indentations and striations following its outline. Painted chocolate brown outside and teal blue inside. The box was intended mainly for carrying hats when travelling.

Historical information

The box was intended mainly for carrying hats when travelling.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-43-1991.218
Item type
Objects
Material
Wood
Keywords
COSTUME ACCESSORIES
Containers
CHUGG Miss A I (Queenie)
travel
Personal Items
Decade - 1930s
Statement of significance

Hat box owned and used by a well-known local resident, Miss A.I. Chugg.

Last modified
Monday, 19 October, 2026
Completeness
83
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