Hat Item Number: H1.201 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Red knitted hat with alternating bands of geometric designs and rows of human figures in blue, green, white, pink, orange, brown, on red ground. Human figures also on ear flaps.
Narrative
Collected by Audrey and Harry Hawthorn.
Cultural Context
Cap with ear flaps, traditional cap worn by men and 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
- H1.201
- Type of Item
- hat
- Material
- wool fibre and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- knitted
- Overall
- height 30.5 cm, width 21.4 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
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0218/0013