The number on the mad hatters hat?

[MJJMaGiC]

Does anyone know what that number is all about on the mad hatters hat in alice in wonderland??? It says 10/6 on the side of his hat on a bit of paper or something...

Toni

 

[soccercruiser87]

The "10/6" on the Hatter's hat is commonly believed to be the price of the hat, meaning ten shillings and sixpence.

 

[Daisymae26]

i always thought it was the size of the hat, but i don't know

 

[Cinderella94]

i always thought it was the size of the hat, but i don't know

So did I...... I am probably totally wrong though, I need to start watching some Disney movies again, our next visit is in January!