John Hctherington, a Strand (London) haberdasher, was the first man to wear a silk hat. His appearance in the headgear caused a miniature riot. He was followed by a surging crowd and taken to the Guildhall, where he was bound over in £500 to keep tlie peace.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 263, 5 November 1932, Page 16
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47Page 16 Advertisements Column 1 Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 263, 5 November 1932, Page 16
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