Cantonese Opera Hat Item Number: 2967/36 a-c from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Blue fabric hat. Hat is a squared cone shape, topped with elaborate, shaped flaps. The hat is decorated in copper, gold and green sequins with flower and swirl patterns. Yellow ribbon edges the flaps, with black ribbon on the bottom edge of the hat. Two ribbons, each approximately 76 cm long, dangle from the rear bottom of the hat and are also decorated with sequins. A long metal button holds the hat closed at the back along with two white cotton ties beneath. Two small detachable wings (parts b and c) fit into either side of the long button. The interior of the hat is lined with white cotton.