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Tagalog headgear, 19th century

Statement of responsibility: Ayala Museum Research Team, 1971
by Ayala Museum Research Team, 1971.
Type: materialTypeLabelVisual materialSubject(s): Accessories | 1971 | amrt | escudero | hat | hat | headgear | luzon | quezon | tiaongOnline resources: View photo (midsize) | View photo (thumbnail) | View in Retrato website With printsGeneral Note(s):
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
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Images (Retrato, RHC) Images (Retrato, RHC) 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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