Hat (montera)

NameHat

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Dateca. 2005

Place madeHuancayo, Junín, Peru, South America

MediumWool, synthetic fabric

DimensionsOverall: 4 1/8 x 12 3/4 x 14 3/4 in. (10.4775 x 32.385 x 37.465 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2008.60.10

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionThis oval black wool felt hat has low rounded crown encircled by a wide black ribbon around the crown with a large floral rosette on the proper right side. Underneath the brim is a black synthetic outer edge with concentric rings of stitching just inside. The brown leather sweat band inside reads "SOMBREROS AURELIA FINO WANCA."