Hat
Item number Edz1066 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
A black velvet hat with dark blue quilted lining. The hat is circular and gathers around with earflaps. There is a round button at the front.
History Of Use
At the time of collection, hats of this type were worn by some elderly women in winter Such hats are rarely, if ever, seen now (2013).
Narrative
From a market stall in Tsuen Wan. This hat was mass-produced and machine-made.
Item History
- Made in Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, China
- Collected by Elizabeth L. Johnson during 1979
- Owned by Elizabeth L. Johnson before March 17, 1980
- Received from Elizabeth L. Johnson (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on March 17, 1980
What
- Name
- Hat
- Identification Number
- Edz1066
- Type of Item
- hat
- Material
- fibre
- Overall
- height 6.0 cm, width 23.0 cm, depth 25.0 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, China
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Field Collector
- Elizabeth L. Johnson
- Previous Owner
- Elizabeth L. Johnson
- Received from
- Elizabeth L. Johnson (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
When
- Collection Date
- during 1979
- Ownership Date
- before March 17, 1980
- Acquisition Date
- on March 17, 1980
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0610/0036
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