Indian Rain-Hat, Old Pattern Item Number: E72431-0 from the National Museum of Natural History
Notes
From 19th or early 20th century exhibit label with card: "Rain-Hat (Old Pattern). - Made of grass (iris tenax), closely braided and painted green; waterproof. Shape, truncated cone. Band inside to fit head; secured by broad woolen strap which passes under chin. Sitka-Kwan Indians. Diameter, 17 1/2 ins. Height, 9 ins. Alaska, 1882. Collected by John J. McLean."
Item History
- Made in Sitka, Baranof Island, Alaska, USA
- Collected by Sgt. John J. McLean in Sitka, Baranof Island, Alaska, USA during 1882
- Received on December 26, 1882
What
- Name
- Indian Rain-Hat, Old Pattern
- Identification Number
- E72431-0
- Type of Item
- rain hat
Who
- Culture
- Tlingit and Sitka
- Field Collector
- Sgt. John J. McLean
Where
- Holding Institution
- National Museum of Natural History
- Made in
- Sitka, Baranof Island, Alaska, USA
- Collected in
- Sitka, Baranof Island, Alaska, USA
When
- Collection Date
- during 1882
- Acquisition Date
- on December 26, 1882
Other
- Accession Number
- 012214