HERBERT JOHNSON ,HAT,7&1/4,FEDORA,DR WHO PROP,?

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AUTHENTIC HERBERT JOHNSON HAT ,7&1/4-about 24& qtr inches,with all original labels, very dark greeny brown a very stylish hat sent recorded delivery I BOUGHT THIS HAT AS A INVESTMENT PLANNING TO DYE IT BLACK AS A TOM BAKER STYLE, BUT HAVE DECIDED TO SELL AS IS AS ITS A SMASHING HAT, a dr who fan would probally want a hat by herbert johnson the hatters who made the original tom baker hats more about herbert johnson In 1872, a young Lad named Herbert Louis Johnson was apprenticed, by his parents, for seven years to hat-makers Lincoln Bennett, to learn the trade. He obviously did well and in 1889 on the somewhat unlikely advice of the Prince of Wales (later to become King Edward VII), he went into business with one Edward John Glazier at 45 New Bond Street, London W1.The story recounts that one day when the Prince of Wales was riding in the park, his top hat blew off, damaging it. The young Herbert Johnson who happened to be 'to hand', picked up the Royal topper and offered his professional services. The hat was duly repaired. The Prince was pleased and subsequently suggested to the young hero that he set himself up in business. All this came to pass and Herbert Johnson soon became well known for all forms of headwear for the well-dressed gentleman including Royal patronage.Fame and success came quickly and Kaiser Wilhelm, the read more

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