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Description

Woman's black hat with flat brim and cylindrical crown with flat top. The crown and the top of the brim are covered in silk(?) fur-like fabric. Three rows of metallic gold cord around the crown; two gold tassels at centre back. Underside of brim is encrusted with gold thread embroidery and black braid on silk fabric. Long, wide black silk ribbons, are attached one on each side of the underside of the hat, and they attach together near the top with hooks and eyes. Lined with light orange fabric.

History Of Use

Costumes like this one are still worn for weddings, funerals and church festivals. The hat is worn forward on the head with the ribbons hooked together at the center back, and hanging loosely down the back. The round shape does not conform to the shape of the head; it sits on top of the head rather than fitting down over it. The style of the tassels differs from one region to another. The hat is said to be very old.

Narrative

Part of a complete costume. This costume was acquired by the donor from a friend named: Kellner.

Item History

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