Spruce Root Hat
Datec. 1900
Mediumspruce root, paint, ribbon, string
DimensionsOther: 17.5 × 38.5 cm (6 7/8 × 15 3/16 in.)
ClassificationsCeremonial Objects
Terms
Paper Field ReferencesCMH VII-B-290
Object numberHRC 00290
Descriptionhat of fine spruce root. top has a radial start in z twining. joint between top and crown is a single row of multi ply z twist twining. crown is of z twined spruce root separated from brim by a singel row of 3 or 4 ply z twiniing. brim is decorated with concentric diamon pattern in twill twining. braided rim. head band inserted inside in coarse z twist twining. ties of red grosgrain ribbon have been removed, replaced by pieces of string. painted decoration on top consists of a red dot in the centre. design on crown and brim is an extremely faded design painteed in red and black.On View
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