Hat

MOA: University of British Columbia

3149/3

Small felted hat. Crown is tall, with a round top. Brim is narrow and lifted at the edge. A linen band surrounds the crown and is decorated with multicoloured embroidery in images of plants, butterflies, and animals, with a large pink flower to one side. Rim is embroidered with straight and zigzag lines.


  • Type of Item hat
  • Culture Quechua
  • Material wool fibre, flax fibre
  • Measurements height 8.5 cm, width 17.0 cm, depth 19.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Nancy Miller
  • Received from Nancy Miller

  • Made in Peru

  • Ownership Date before February 4, 2016
  • Acquisition Date on February 4, 2016

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3149/0003