Accession No
1924.1252 A
Description
Large circular hat of finely plaited and coiled straw. It has a tall domed crown in the centre, with a plume of long cotton ribbons protruding in mostly red with some yellow, blue and black; the inside is hollow, with a round headband of fibre wrapped in black cotton. The brim is broad and circular, inverting slightly at the crown. The outer coil is falling off or detached in parts.
Place
Asia; Southeast Asia; Myanmar; Southern Shan State
Period
Source
Jackson, H. [donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1924.1252 A
Cultural Affliation
Shan
Material
Plant Fibre; Straw; Cloth; Cotton
Local Term
Measurements
620mm x 145mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
Handwritten label attached to brim of hat reads: 'S[outhern] Shan states.'
Event Date
Author: Clare McKenna
Description (Physical description)
Description for 1924.1252 A-B: 'Two hats worn by Shans in paddy fields in fine weather. Both hats are large straw hats with large multi-coloured tassel on top. A: Some ribbons are broken off, but present. Rim is brittle and broken. B: Water damage on brim.'
Event Date 1924
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Large circular hat of finely plaited and coiled straw. It has a tall domed crown in the centre, with a plume of long cotton ribbons protruding in mostly red with some yellow, blue and black; the inside is hollow, with a round headband of fibre wrapped in black cotton. The brim is broad and circular, inverting slightly at the crown. The outer coil is falling off or detached in parts.
Event Date 22/7/2024
Author: Clare McKenna
Conservation (Freezing)
CON.2024.5990 | Freezing
Event Date 2/8/2024
Author: Anne Doering
FM:93511
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