Casgliadau Arlein

Cocket hat (bicorn) made by Meyer & Mortimer, 36 Conduit Street, London. Part of a uniform worn by Sir John Arthur Herbert when he was the Governor of Bengal under the British Raj (1939-43).

Black silk plush with grosgrain black ribbon, gold braid and white feathers. One gold button with the British Royal Coat of Arms. Maker's name and details printed in gold on the lining.