Hat Ornament

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-head garments-hat ornaments

Culturepossibly Miao

Date20th Century

Made AtGuizhou Province, China, Asia

MediumSilk thread and beads

Dimensions11 3/4 × 1 5/8 × 1/8 in. (29.8 × 4.1 × 0.3 cm)

Credit LineGift of Anne and Long Shung Shih

Object number2019.15.41

DescriptionHat ornaments such as this have historically been worn by different cultures and classes throughout China. This example bears the most similarities to examples of ornaments attached to Miao hats, particularly in terms of the design at the top of the ornament.

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