Object ID:
2024.013.01
Object Name:
Hat
Description:
A double layered straw sunhat worn by Dow Chung, who had a market garden in Rangiuru Road. There is now a street off Rangiuru Road named after him.
The hat is made of beige paper and natural coloured woven straw. These hats were commonly worn while working in the market gardens.
See OHJ vol30, p17.
The hat is made of beige paper and natural coloured woven straw. These hats were commonly worn while working in the market gardens.
See OHJ vol30, p17.
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Sunhat, Dow Chung
Sunhat
Sunhat, Dow Chung
Sunhat