Hat Item Number: 3052/31 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Decorated felt hat (part of a man’s costume with 3052/25-32). Bowler style hat, with a flat top and thin rim that curls up slightly at the edges. A thick band encircles the crown, made up of multicoloured, furry material in vertical stripes. This is covered by encircling straight and scalloped trim, and sequins in a variety of colours. Thick white cords sit at top and bottom of band, and a grouping of decorative pompoms are attached at one side. Interior is lined with unbleached white cotton. An elastic chin strap is attached to the inner band.

Narrative

Early 20th century Hutsul style man's costume, of the village of Kosmach, in the Kosiv district, in the Ivano Frankivsk region, Ukraine.