Hat

50-49-1639

From: Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 50-49-1639
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Christian
Provenience Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon
Section Oceanian
Materials Palm Leaf | Bamboo | Metal | Plant Fiber
Description

Rain hat of palm leaf with inner crown of twilled work formed to fit top of head. Brim of hoop of split bamboo- sewn with cotton thread in wide stitches. Circle of tim on outside peak. Pegged with bamboo slivers inside to hold shape.

Height 16 cm
Outside Diameter 76 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Misses Elizabeth H. Metcalf and Sarah S. Metcalf, 1950
Other Number 16 - Other Number

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