Hat Item Number: Sf1082 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Black, crocheted hat with embroidered floral design in reds, yellows, orange and green. Front brim has coloured tassels wrapped with white yarn and decorated with beads and sequins. Pink tassel at back flap.
Cultural Context
Worn by girls; every day use.
Narrative
Worn on the head with the tail down the back.
Item History
- Made by Valentina Flores Vargas (Maker) in Candelaria, Chuquisaca, Bolivia before 1983
- Collected by Mary Frame during 1983
- Owned by Mary Frame before October 27, 1983
- Received from Mary Frame (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on October 27, 1983
What
- Name
- Hat
- Identification Number
- Sf1082
- Type of Item
- hat
- Material
- sheep wool fibre, dye, synthetic fibre, glass and plastic
- Overall
- height 33.0 cm, width 27.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Quechua
- Creator
- Valentina Flores Vargas (Maker)
- Field Collector
- Mary Frame
- Previous Owner
- Mary Frame
- Received from
- Mary Frame (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Candelaria, Chuquisaca, Bolivia
When
- Creation Date
- before 1983
- Collection Date
- during 1983
- Ownership Date
- before October 27, 1983
- Acquisition Date
- on October 27, 1983
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0948/0058