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Image shows two gentlemen. One of them is trying on a hat.
The hat is his. Capt. E. A. Davies of the Imperial Collingwood tries on 133-year-old hat presented to him by Harbor Master H. J. Snelgrove for bringin(...)
Image shows two gentlemen. One of them is trying on a hat.

The hat is his. Capt. E. A. Davies of the Imperial Collingwood tries on 133-year-old hat presented to him by Harbor Master H. J. Snelgrove for bringin(...)

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Original Toronto Star caption: The hat is his. Capt. E. A. Davies of the Imperial Collingwood tries on 133-year-old hat presented to him by Harbor Master H. J. Snelgrove for bringing his ship in first to start the shipping season for Toronto.
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    GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
    GeographyNeighbourhoodHarbour
    GeographyProvince stateOntario
    GeographyCountryCanada
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0112764F
      A close fit--he had to leave his hat on the roof-but I've been in tighter squeezes, says Metro Chairman Gardiner as he tries out car presented him on (...)
      A close fit--he had to leave his hat on the roof-but I've been in tighter squeezes, says Metro Chairman Gardiner as he tries out car presented him on (...)
      Gardiner, Fred Goldwin, 1895-1983
      11/9/1961
      Image shows one lady and two gentlemen holding a silk hat.
      Topper. That describes both silk hat and Capt. Ernie Taylor; right; of Midland Prince; who received it as skipper of first cargo ship to dock at Toronto this season. Harbormaster Harold Snelgrove presents hat as Arlene Meadows watches.
      Teskey, Frank
      n.d.
      Traditional top hat presented to the first ship of the season entering Toronto Harbor is tipped by Capt
      Traditional top hat presented to the first ship of the season entering Toronto Harbor is tipped by Capt
      Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022
      3/31/1969
      Mad hatter? George Catleugh tries to balance 25 hats on his head with help from his son Keith. The Catleughs sell, make and clean hats in their shop on Avenue Rd. Hats are making a comeback, they say.
      Mad hatter? George Catleugh tries to balance 25 hats on his head with help from his son Keith. The Catleughs sell, make and clean hats in their shop on Avenue Rd. Hats are making a comeback, they say.
      Slaughter, Mike
      8/6/1981
      Proud moment: Mikey Sepper, 4, tries to fill a big hat while he and his father Herb hold Mikey's OPP citation for saving the life of his friend Benny Taylor
      Proud moment: Mikey Sepper, 4, tries to fill a big hat while he and his father Herb hold Mikey's OPP citation for saving the life of his friend Benny Taylor
      Toronto Star (Firm)
      10/19/1992
      Rocket Ismail: Argos' man of many moves: does a ballet move: above: and then tries balancing act with his hat as he sits out yesterday's practice because of a hyperextended knee
      Rocket Ismail: Argos' man of many moves: does a ballet move: above: and then tries balancing act with his hat as he sits out yesterday's practice because of a hyperextended knee
      Hunter, Paul
      8/10/1992
      Image shows two gentlemen on the ship.
      Lake season opens. Capt. Raymond Boudreault of the Oil Transport gets the traditional top hat from the Harbor Commission's Capt. John Mann as the firs(...)
      Lennon, Frank
      3/26/1965
      First skippers. Captain Walker MacMillan of the Wave Transport receives top hat from Harbormaster H.J. Snelgrove for being first ship into Port of Toronto for 1961 shipping season
      First skippers. Captain Walker MacMillan of the Wave Transport receives top hat from Harbormaster H.J. Snelgrove for being first ship into Port of Toronto for 1961 shipping season
      Toronto Star (Firm)
      4/3/1964
      Author, editor, playwright, former newspaper publisher, and former master of University of Toronto's Massey College, Robertson Davies, 72, is Canada's most renowned man of letters. Who knows what thoughts of genius are brewing in Davies' mind
      Author, editor, playwright, former newspaper publisher, and former master of University of Toronto's Massey College, Robertson Davies, 72, is Canada's most renowned man of letters. Who knows what thoughts of genius are brewing in Davies' mind
      Davies, Robertson, 1913-1995
      1/7/1986
      True Davidson tries on a new hat
      True Davidson tries on a new hat
      Davidson, True, 1901-1978
      12/31/1972
      Free-agent pitcher Jack Morris tries a new hat on for size after signing a multi-million-dollar deal with Toronto Blue Jays yesterday
      Free-agent pitcher Jack Morris tries a new hat on for size after signing a multi-million-dollar deal with Toronto Blue Jays yesterday
      Faught, Ken
      12/18/1991
      The Pacer Littler Baron, whose nickname is Parker, tries to steal Charlie Langen's hat while he's getting new shoes
      The Pacer Littler Baron, whose nickname is Parker, tries to steal Charlie Langen's hat while he's getting new shoes
      Griffin, Doug
      1/10/1974