Pith Helmet or Topee

This is a pith helmet (also known as a topee or sun helmet). It is a lightweight cloth-covered helmet made from cork or pith. The cloth covering is khaki coloured and it is bound with a leather strap. It is typical of the kinds of hats worn by British colonial officers in Sierra Leone.

Further Information

  • Type: Costume, dress
  • Object: Pith Helmet or Topee
  • Materials: Wood, Textile
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: Unknown
  • Production Date: 1920-1960
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Unknown
  • Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
  • Accession Number: SLNM.2010.026.07

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