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Topee

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1920

GUSN

GUSN-54643

Description

White; pleated linen band, with brown leather chin strap across brim front; brim trimmed with light tan leather; underside of brim is green; leather and cork lining with ventilation hole at dome.

Details

Descriptive Terms

topees
headgear
cork (bark)
cotton (textile)
leather
Helmet
Helmet, Pith
Helmet, Pith

Inscription

Printed labels with gold lettering: 1) ""The Sports/Gents Outfitters/Kingston, Ja."" 2) ""TROPICAL HELMET/CSH (these three initials overlap eachother to form a monogram)/London.""

Maker

Sports, The (Recipient)
Possibly Tropical Helmet (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

Kingston, Jamaica; London, England

Credit Line

Estate of Mrs. E. H. Eldredge

Accession Number

1947.354

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