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England Test Cap of Johnny Wardle, 1950s



Date:
1950
Object Number:
M.2016.124.1
Creator
Simpson (clothing manufacture)
Material
wool
Size
length: 25 cm
Object name
cap
Object category
clothing

Description

Navy blue, peaked cap. Raised, embroidered emblem of three lions and sovereign’s crown of England to front. Light brown lining. Maker’s label (Simpson) on crown.

Display caption

John Henry Wardle. Yorkshire & England 1946-1958. England dark blue cloth Test cap worn by Wardle in home Test matches for England during his playing career. The cap, by Simpson of Piccadilly, with excellent raised wired emblem of three lions and crown of England to front. Minor wear and some fading to cap otherwise in good condition. Sold with a worn, soiled and shrunk England long sleeved sweater and Wardle's England tie with the three lions and crown motif, some wear and staining. Qty 3 - cricket Estimate: £250/350 Hammer price: £550
Association:
John Henry Wardle 1950