Raffia Hat

A hat, made from coiled grass, or raffia. It has a wide brim, decorated with dark brown stripes. The crown is wrapped in a thick bundle of raffia.

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Further Information

• Type: Costume, dress
• Object: Raffia Hat
• Materials: Vegetable, organic fibre
• Culture Group: Other
• Dimensions: 240mm [H] x 520mm [D]
• Production Date: Pre 1852
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: James Fawsett
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.1852.930.31

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