BOOL CHAND’S, Calcutta (manufacturer)
Pith helmet
(1901-1904)

Medium
cotton, straw, pith

Measurements
99.0 cm (outer circumference) 12.0 cm (height) 27.5 cm (width)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr William Weatherly Mortlake, 1976

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Calcutta, India

Inscription
label, inner band, stamped in brown leather: BOOL CHAND’S / COLUMBO / Made in Calcutta

Accession Number
D33-1976

Department
International Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
Tan gaberdine, covers woven straw and pith, crown and brim.