doggett's cap
Object Detail
Object Name
cap
Description
A Doggett's cap worn by Charles 'Wag' Harding, sculling champion of England in 1896 and who won Doggett's coat in 1888.
A red flannel four-pannelled cap with a fabric covered button on the crown. With a dirty cream lining.
The Doggett's Coat and Badge is a prize which was first awarded in 1715 to celebrate George I's accession to the throne. It was founded by the actor Thomas Doggett, who was a staunch Whig and did not want the Stuarts back on the throne. He died in 1721, but managed to ensure the prize was carried on through his Will. The responsibility for this eventually fell on the Worshipful Company of Fishmongers, and they have organised it ever since. The race is always 4 miles- 5 furlongs, London Bridge to Chelsea.
A red flannel four-pannelled cap with a fabric covered button on the crown. With a dirty cream lining.
The Doggett's Coat and Badge is a prize which was first awarded in 1715 to celebrate George I's accession to the throne. It was founded by the actor Thomas Doggett, who was a staunch Whig and did not want the Stuarts back on the throne. He died in 1721, but managed to ensure the prize was carried on through his Will. The responsibility for this eventually fell on the Worshipful Company of Fishmongers, and they have organised it ever since. The race is always 4 miles- 5 furlongs, London Bridge to Chelsea.
Accession No
1996.73.10
Collection
Rowing
Associated Person
Associated Date
1888
Associated Period
19th century
Associated Event
Doggetts Coat and Badge Race, The