MEL.676-2014
Parts
Object number
MEL.676-2014
Identification
Description
Wide-brimmed felt hat with Alexandra ribbon, possibly a "Land-and-water hat"
Description
Physical description
Grey felt with black ribbon, gold lettering
Production
Person
New & Lingwood (Creator)
History and association
Object history note
Hat belonged to Roger Mynors, at Eton 1916-1922, a KS and Newcastle Scholar and editor of the Chronicle. He took part in the Novice Sculling in 1921, rowing in the Alexandra in 1922. Donated by the wife of Roger Mynor's nephew
Previous ownership
Mynors, Fiona: Given to Eton College through Andrew Robinson
References
• Stone, C.R., The Eton Glossary, Spottiswoode, Ballantyne & Co Ltd, 1923 (p.20)