Gold Mini Variety Top Hat, Berlin, 1920s #antiquewalkingdress who carried them from town

who carried them from town to town - often into rural areas - to present the latest shoe fashions to their clientele

a reference to the historic town of Bingley in West Yorkshire

a rare garment that has survived the test of time

Condition: in good to very good condition

and museum‑quality historic textiles

Gold Mini Variety Top Hat, Berlin, 1920s #antiquewalkingdress who carried them from townThis rare set of miniature colored top hats, dating to the Golden 1920s, comes from the estate of a Berlin variety artist who performed at the legendary Friedrichstadt Palasta vibrant center of Weimar era cabaret and revue culture. Crafted in the chapeau claque style, these small scale hats were likely used as stage props or costume accessories, adding theatrical flair to performances of the time. Each hat features a modern elastic chin band for