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2022.80.5

Conical bamboo hat.

2022.80.5

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Collection type
Object
Description
Conical bamboo hat.
Long description
The inner framework of this hat is domed centre and broad brim, made by split bamboo. The shell is overlapped bamboo leaves, fastened to the frame by ropes and two long bamboo strips.
Geographical reference
China
Asia > Eastern Asia > China
Person
PRM source Felicity Wood
Field collector Isobel Pearson
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1986 - 1988
Date collected
1986 - 1988
Acquisition information
Donated: 05/10/2021
Materials and processes
Material Plant Leaf, Material Bamboo Plant, Process Basketry, Process Stitched, Material Rope Plant, Process Tied
Dimensions
Height 140 mm, Diameter 440 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2022.80.5

Search terms: Clothing Headgear, Headgear, Hat

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