Description (Labels & Markings)
Paper label adhered to the side of the hat reads: 'Brady'
Event Date
Author: ashleigh griffin

Context (Amendments / updates)
Both objects form part of same entry for number E 1891.64 in the accessions register
Event Date
Author: ashleigh griffin

Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card for 1891.64[.1-2]: 'Hat and balance, latter comprising weighing pans in wooden case.'
Event Date 1891
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
Small brown conical hat, made of ?bamboo pieces, and painted. There are animal figures painted on the hat, including bats. The point is multi-coloured, red, green, yellow and blue, and the brim is red. There are textile chin straps.
Event Date 15/12/2004
Author: ashleigh griffin

Description (Physical description)
Hat, brown in colour and conical in shape. Made of bamboo and cane strips, and a bamboo rim. Painted decoration on the exterior including multicoloured panels on the centre of the cone, animal figures painted around the side of the hat, including bats and two bound scrolls. On the inside of the hat are green and white textile chin straps, knotted on the underside.
Event Date 25/10/2019
Author: ashleigh griffin

Description (Physical description)
Hat or helmet decorated with painted scrolls and bats. Conical form of cane strips, plaited on the inside and arranged vertically on the outside; rim is reinforced with a length of cane; crown is wrapped with cane strips and painted in five segments of natural green, red, white and blue; double scroll motif and two bats painted on sides; ties of woven cotton in blue and white, secured through sides of helmet with three Chinese square-holed coins.
Event Date 29/5/2024
Author: Katrina Dring

Context (Amendments / updates)
There are three hats of very similar form in the British Museum collection: As1842,0126.8, As1846,0520.2 and As1846,0520.3. One of these is described as a soldier's hat. Helmet has been added to the description to increase searchability.
Event Date 30/5/2024
Author: Katrina Dring