Wedding Hat
1994.16.0004
Detailed Images
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Wedding Hat (1994.16.0004) |
|---|---|
| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | 19th century |
| Culture | Palestinian |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 39.5 cm |
|---|---|
| Dimension 2 (Diameter) | 21.2 cm |
| Dimension 3 (N/A) | N/A |
| Weight | 1400 g |
| Measuring Remarks | Weight includes acid free support since artifact is so fragile. (Without acid free support, ~1350 g.) |
| Materials | Textile, Metal, Glass |
| Manufacturing Processes | Sewing |
| Munsell Color Information | Dark Red (7.5 R 3/8) -ns Moderate Olive Brown ( 2.5 Y 3/2) -ns |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | N/A |
|---|---|
| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | 1994.16.0003 1996.16.0001 |
| Bibliography | Weir, Shelagh. Palestinian Costume. London, British Museum Press, 1989.
Musleh, Khader. "Palestinian Embroidery and Textiles: A Nation's Tale." The
Institute for Middle East Understanding. 6 Dec. 2006.
Palestineheritage.org (“The Hebron Region” Article)
Weir, Shelagh, “Into the Museum Stores: Costume at the British Museum.” 27 April 2007. Website link: http://www.culture24.org.uk/art/design/fashion+and+costume/art47045Palestinian
Widad Kamel and Tania Nasir’s “The Traditional Palestinian Costume.” Journal of Palestine Studies. University of California Press (Autumn 1980)
"Traditional Palestinian Dresses." Al-Qassam English Forum. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Feb. 2011. |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
|---|---|
| Credit Line/Dedication | Purchase |
| Reproduction | No |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |