Hat Stand Item Number: 1059/2 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Stand for a hat (1059/1). Hat fits closely on an upper wooden mould (part a) in the shape of a tapered cylinder that is hollowed on the inside to accommodate the top of a flat vertical wooden support (part b). Support is rounded at the top and set into a rectangular base of the same brown wood.
History Of Use
Moulds were used to form the crown of hats. A separate mould was used to shape the brim. Stands of this type may have been used to display hats in the market, for sale. A ceramic piece may have been put inside the mould to make it sit firmly on the stand. (See, also, 1059/1.)
Item History
- Made in Korea
- Owned by Aurora Watson before January 10, 1985
- Received from Aurora Watson (Donor) on January 10, 1985
What
Who
- Culture
- Korean
- Previous Owner
- Aurora Watson
- Received from
- Aurora Watson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Korea
When
- Ownership Date
- before January 10, 1985
- Acquisition Date
- on January 10, 1985
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1059/0002 a-b