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Panama Hat

1982-1990 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

An oval shaped hat with a rounded crown and brim, made of straw. The interior has a leather head band. The crown has a single crease running front to back. It has a band of maroon ribbon.


Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Panama Hat
  • Hat Box
Materials and techniques
Handwoven toquilla straw with leather and silk
Brief description
F, Ecuador, 1982-1990, Toquilla straw with maroon ribbon
Physical description
An oval shaped hat with a rounded crown and brim, made of straw. The interior has a leather head band. The crown has a single crease running front to back. It has a band of maroon ribbon.
Dimensions
  • Front to back diameter: 31.4cm
Credit line
Given by the executor of the estate of Janet Arnold
Object history
Comes with cardboard storage tube, instructions on use are stored in the RF.
Collection
Accession number
T.114-2001

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Record createdMay 22, 2001
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