Hat Item Number: H1.202 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Alternating bands of geometric designs and human figures in pink, purple, green, red and yellow on white ground. Ear flaps have three human figures on them.
Narrative
Collected by Audrey and Harry Hawthorn.
Cultural Context
traditional cap worn by men children in the cold climate.
Item History
- Made in Potosi, Bolivia
- Collected during 1941
- Owned by Audrey Hawthorn and Harry Hawthorn before October 16, 1972
- Received from Audrey Hawthorn (Donor) and Harry Hawthorn (Donor) on October 16, 1972
What
- Name
- Hat
- Identification Number
- H1.202
- Type of Item
- hat
- Material
- wool fibre and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- knitted
- Overall
- height 32.5 cm, width 21.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Aymara
- Previous Owner
- Audrey Hawthorn and Harry Hawthorn
- Received from
- Audrey Hawthorn (Donor) and Harry Hawthorn (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Potosi, Bolivia
When
- Collection Date
- during 1941
- Ownership Date
- before October 16, 1972
- Acquisition Date
- on October 16, 1972
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0218/0015