Christening Hat

MOA: University of British Columbia

3048/3 c

Christening cap made of two layers of sheer fabric. The upper layer is gathered into small, loose pleats where it attaches to the lower. The cap is cream-coloured with cream-coloured embroidery in a vine and leaf design and scalloped, embroidered edges on both layers of fabric. The object has two large white ribbon roses and a long white ribbon bow attached to the front where the two sheer layers meet.


  • Type of Item hat
  • Culture Filipino
  • Material pineapple fibre, silk fibre
  • Measurements height 20.9 cm, width 16.1 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Julia Tecson, Miguel Tecson
  • Received from Miguel Tecson

  • Made in Manila

  • Ownership Date before January 27, 2014
  • Acquisition Date on January 27, 2014

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3048/0003 c