Woman's hat
NameHat
Artist
Artist Not Recorded
DateEarly 20th century
Place madePintumarca, Cuzco, Peru, South America
MediumStraw, wool, metallic ribbon, cotton ribbon
DimensionsOverall: 4 3/4 x 24 7/16 x 16 1/8 in. (12 x 62 x 41 cm)
Credit LineGift of Peter P. Cecere
Object numberA.2008.25.53
DescriptionThe top of this hat with a large oval shaped brim surrounding a small crown is covered w/ black velvet and sections of red felt at front and back. Strips of gold woven ribbon form a four-part design with divisions at the sides revealing a triangle filled with another pink metallic ribbon. Around the edge of the brim is a very faded pink brocade ruffle. The felt underside is red and green covering an armature made of straw coils. The inner burlap crown is brown. A multicolored woven tie hangs from the bottom.
