Cantonese Opera Hat
MOA: University of British Columbia
2967/36 a-c
Blue fabric hat. Hat is a squared cone shape, topped with elaborate, shaped flaps. The hat is decorated in copper, gold and green sequins with flower and swirl patterns. Yellow ribbon edges the flaps, with black ribbon on the bottom edge of the hat. Two ribbons, each approximately 76 cm long, dangle from the rear bottom of the hat and are also decorated with sequins. A long metal button holds the hat closed at the back along with two white cotton ties beneath. Two small detachable wings (parts b and c) fit into either side of the long button. The interior of the hat is lined with white cotton.
- Type of Item hat
- Culture Cantonese
- Material synthetic fibre, paper, plastic, cotton fibre, metal, adhesive
- Measurements height 97.0 cm, width 24.5 cm, depth 4.5 cm (part a) height 21.0 cm, width 12.0 cm, depth 4.0 cm (part b) height 24.0 cm, width 12.0 cm, depth 1.8 cm (part c)
- Previous Owner Jin Wah Sing Musical Association
- Received from Jin Wah Sing Musical Association
- Made in China
- Ownership Date before August 29, 2012
- Acquisition Date on August 29, 2012
- Item Classes textiles
- Condition good
- Accession Number 2967/0036 a-c