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Datec. 1875
MediumSpruce root, maiden hair fern
DimensionsOverall: 3 3/16 × 3 1/4 × 2 1/2 in. (8.1 × 8.3 × 6.4 cm)
Top: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
Credit LineTransferred from the Knox Hall of Natural History, Hamilton College
Object number1984.497
Not on view
DescriptionHat shape with black line design. A doll hat made for the tourist market that represents a European hat style.
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Additional Details
Exhibition History
1985
Clinton, NY (Fred L. Emerson Gallery, Hamilton College). "Wonderful Heroes, Fearsome Creatures," November 2 - December 14, 1985 (cat. no. 42, illus. 37).
Clinton, NY (Fred L. Emerson Gallery, Hamilton College). "Wonderful Heroes, Fearsome Creatures," November 2 - December 14, 1985 (cat. no. 42, illus. 37).
Provenance
1984: Hamilton College (Emerson Gallery), by transfer from the Anthropology Department;
? - 1984: Hamilton College (Anthropology Department), by transfer from the Knox Hall of Natural History;
by 1925: Hamilton College (Knox Hall of Natural History), by gift from an unknown donor (research pending).
? - 1984: Hamilton College (Anthropology Department), by transfer from the Knox Hall of Natural History;
by 1925: Hamilton College (Knox Hall of Natural History), by gift from an unknown donor (research pending).
Published References
WONDERFUL HEROES FEARSOME CREATURES: ART OF THE NORTHWEST COAST (exh. cat. Clinton, NY: Fred L. Emerson Gallery, 1985), 37, illus. 37.
Inscribed
Inscribed in black ink inside hat: NANW 39
Date: c. 1875
Medium: Spruce root with maiden hair fern and natural and dyed grass
Object number: 1984.495
Unknown artist, Japanese
Date: 18th century
Medium: Silk, paper
Object number: S2024.5.19
Date: 20th century
Medium: Glass beads, metal washers, brass US millitary button, cotton, thread
Object number: 2024.3.7
Unknown artist, Turkish
Date: late 18th century
Medium: Woven wool
Object number: S2024.5.8
Date: c. 1875
Medium: Natural and dyed spruce root, natural and dyed grass
Object number: 1984.493
Date: c. 1875
Medium: Natural and dyed spruce root and natural and dyed grass
Object number: 1984.491
Date: c. 1875-1900
Medium: Natural and dyed spruce root and natural and dyed grass
Object number: 1984.479
Unknown artist, Philippine Islands
Date: 19th century
Medium: Silk and fiber
Object number: S2024.5.3