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2022.80.6

Rain hat

2022.80.6

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Collection type
Object
Description
Rain hat
Long description
This conical hat has three layers, two of which are made of split bamboo and the one in the middle is nylon mesh. Two pieces of oilpaper in round shape are sticked in the centre, both inside and outside. There are five black triangles painted on the centre of paper outside as decoration and a mark of its factory under one of the triangle. The whole surface of the hat is applied a Tung-oil coat to make it waterproof. The inner headband is separate, attached to the shell with two bamboo strips. There is a suspension loop for hanging on the edge.
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 Bamboo Plant, Material Paper Plant, Material Nylon Yarn Synthetic, Material Resin Plant, Process Basketry, Process Woven, Process Glued, Process Painted
Dimensions
Height 175 mm, Diameter 485 mm, Diameter 190 mm inner headband
Object numbers
Accession number: 2022.80.6

Search terms: Clothing Headgear, Headgear, Hat

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