Tagalog headgear, 19th century
Statement of responsibility: Ayala Museum Research Team, 1971by
Ayala Museum Research Team, 1971
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Two more examples of decorated hats are shown in the photo. Shapes were influenced by Spanish models, particularly the light tropical helmets used by the colonial army officers. Philippine gold and silver filigrees were inexpensive for they utilized littel precious metal. They, however, give an effect of mass and sparkle as well as lightnessImage type: OriginalMedia format: With prints
Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Barcode | |
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Filipinas Heritage Library | Retrato - Clothing and Adornments | CL00156 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Not for loan | CL00156 |
Two more examples of decorated hats are shown in the photo. Shapes were influenced by Spanish models, particularly the light tropical helmets used by the colonial army officers. Philippine gold and silver filigrees were inexpensive for they utilized littel precious metal. They, however, give an effect of mass and sparkle as well as lightness.
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