hat BM-As1905-0518.36

Period:Unknown Production date:1905 (circa?)
Materials:silk, cotton, wool,
Technique:damask, plain weave, quilted,

Dimensions:Diameter: 22.50 centimetres Height: 15 centimetres

Description:
A man’s circular hat; padded, with fringe; winter wear. Quilted sides made from yellow, and pleated top made from red, damask silk cloth; two concentric rings of silk yarn with small hole in middle of hat; overhanging fringe at top edge. Lined with blue tabby cotton cloth with circle of coarser brown tabby cotton cloth in middle. Seam in side coming apart, revealing wool stuffing.
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