Tufted Grass Hat

A conical hat, made from coiled natural fibre. The outside of the hat is covered in tufts of dyed and undyed grass, arranged in a geometric pattern. This was originally part of the Wellcome Historical Medical Museum collection. It was acquired by the British Museum in 1954.

Further Information

  • Type: Costume, dress
  • Object: Tufted Grass Hat
  • Materials: Vegetable, organic fibre
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: 200mm [H] x 300mm [D]
  • Production Date: Pre 1954
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Wellcome Historical Medical Museum
  • Museum: British Museum
  • Accession Number: BM:Af.1954.23.3284

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