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Catalog Number

CAS 2006-0003-0008   CAS 2006-0003-0008; 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 conical dome, whose exterior is woven of extremely finely split and plaited light and dark cane (?) splints, forming a subtle, all-over swirling pattern; Dome was probably originally surmounted by red wool yarn pompom; Interior is lined with single layer of coiled cane rods, some of which are wrapped in red, yellow, or blue (faded to gray) wool yarns, forming concentric bands in these colors; Separately woven headrest ring of dyed (red and black) splints is attached to interior.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.5, Max Diam = 37.9