Long pile felt trilby hat

This hat, labelled Westminster, was made by Treister Hats in Lower Hutt for Vance Vivian. Treister also had the exclusive license to manufacture the British brand Christys' Hats in New Zealand. Christys' Hats were also sold in Vance Vivian in the 1960s.

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Credit: Images courtesy of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington, PC001819
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Manufacturing location: Lower Hutt
Garment type: Trilby hat
Colour: Dark grey
Purchase location: Vance Vivian, Wellington
Label: Vance Vivian by Treister
Date: 1970