A broad brimmed hat overlaid with ivory chiffon, ruched under the brim and trimmed with a black velvet ribbon, stamped Davies Bros., Milliners & Fancy Drapers, 87.89.91.93.95. Rye Lane, Peckham. S.E.; a day dress of black crepe and chiffon, with concertina pleating at the sides, trimmed with self-coloured appliqué braid, mid 1920s; and two black capes (4)

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A broad brimmed hat overlaid with ivory chiffon, ruched under the brim and trimmed with a black velvet ribbon, stamped Davies Bros., Milliners & Fancy Drapers, 87.89.91.93.95. Rye Lane, Peckham. S.E.; a day dress of black crepe and chiffon, with concertina pleating at the sides, trimmed with self-coloured appliqué braid, mid 1920s; and two black capes (4)

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The hat is said to have been worn as part of a wedding outfit in 1903.

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