Hat Item Number: 2902/81 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Hat with stepped rectangular sides that create open spaces at the top in the shape of diamonds. Hat is black with red border and red upside-down "T" shaped appliques on either side. Appliques are decorated with embroidered swirl designs. The front of the hat has a thick seam with horizontal red, white, black and green stripes and white triangles.
History Of Use
Worn by Hmong children during New Year festivities.
Item History
- Made in Laos
- Owned by John Oblati
- Owned by Katy Scaia before July 30, 2011
- Received from Katy Scaia (Donor) on July 30, 2011
What
- Name
- Hat
- Identification Number
- 2902/81
- Type of Item
- hat
- Material
- cotton fibre
- Overall
- height 17.5 cm, width 29.0 cm, depth 2.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Hmong
- Previous Owner
- John Oblati and Katy Scaia
- Received from
- Katy Scaia (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Laos
When
- Ownership Date
- before July 30, 2011
- Acquisition Date
- on July 30, 2011
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2902/0081