Hat Item Number: H1.200 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Alternating bands of striped and checkered borders, in green, red, yellow and purple, with rows of human figures in purple, yellow, orange, green, red and pink on white ground. Three figures on ear flaps.
Narrative
Collected by Audrey and Harry Hawthorn.
Cultural Context
traditional cap worn by men and children in cold weather.
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
- H1.200
- Type of Item
- hat
- Material
- wool fibre and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- knitted
- Overall
- height 30.0 cm, width 19.0 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
- 0218/0014