Hat Item Number: Sf1069 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A hat adorned with various cloths, sequins, beads, yarn, wire, and coins over a stiff brim. Embroidered and has braids and tassels. The main design is consisting of an elaborate floral pattern in four quadrants, mostly white on dark blue-black.
Narrative
Worn with the brim flaring up at the sides.
Cultural Context
Worn by women; fiesta costume.
Item History
- Made in Bolivia before 1983
- Collected by Mary Frame in Candelaria, Chuquisaca, Bolivia 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
- Sf1069
- Type of Item
- hat
- Material
- wool fibre ?, cotton fibre ?, plastic, metal and dye
- Overall
- height 3.0 cm, width 33.3 cm, depth 44.7 cm
Who
- Culture
- Quechua
- 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
- Bolivia
- Collected 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
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0948/0045