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Hat
- Material
- FABRIC-SATIN;
- Description
- A panama / boater style interwoven straw hat with a purple satin ribbon attached around the top just above the brim. Printed on the ribbon, in gold is 'SMITHERS ROTARY CLUB'. 'R-T Collison' is printed inside on the head band. Crest maker's mark inside with "Best Quality / New Style" printed inside.
- Title
- Boater Hat
- Other Names
- Fraternal hat
- Category
- PERSONAL OBJECTS
- Sub-Category
- CLOTHING, HEADWEAR
- Period or Date Notes
- [1950s]
- Description
- A panama / boater style interwoven straw hat with a purple satin ribbon attached around the top just above the brim. Printed on the ribbon, in gold is 'SMITHERS ROTARY CLUB'. 'R-T Collison' is printed inside on the head band. Crest maker's mark inside with "Best Quality / New Style" printed inside.
- History Of Use
- This Rotary Club hat belonged to Reginald John Collison, who came to Smithers in 1928. It was made and used sometime after the establishment of the Smithers Rotary Club in late 1951.
- Material
- FABRIC-SATIN;
- Cultural Context
- Boater hats were popular men's summer hats from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. They were also popular for political rallies, fraternal organizations, etc.
- Width
- 28
- Length
- 31
- Depth
- 9.2
- Circumference
- 94
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1996.160.2
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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