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Catalog Number

CAS 2006-0003-0007   CAS 2006-0003-0007; 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 Round brimless hat with rounded dome whose exterior is woven of very finely split and plaited light and dark cane (?) splints, forming an all-over plaid design; Interior is lined with single layer of coiled cane rods that are secured to underlying foundation with blue, red, and yellow wool yarn that is sewn in decorative geometric patterns; Interior rim is completely wrapped in red and yellow yarns; Separately woven headrest ring is attached to interior.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.0, Max Diam = 31.8