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Catalog Number

CAS 2006-0003-0006   CAS 2006-0003-0006; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Hat
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1905
Collection Name N/A
Materials Split rattan; Unidentified reed stems; Aniline-dyed cotton threads
Description Oval hat with a pseudo brim and a somewhat peaked dome, woven on exterior of very finely split and plaited light and dark brown pandanus strips, forming a pattern of swirling and overlapping light and dark bands; Crown is surmounted by tuft of red wool yarn; Interior is lined with single layer of coiled cane rods, some of which are individually wrapped in red, yellow or blue (faded to gray) wool yarn; Separately woven headrest ring is also attached to interior.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.7, Width = 31.0, Length = 38.5