Pith Helmet
(1920s)
Medium
cotton, foam, leather, metal, copper
Measurements
99.0 cm (outer circumference) 17.0 cm (height) 35.5 cm (width)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr R. Nolan, 1978
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Inscription
label, inside centre of crown, embossed in gold on green leather: BEST ENGLISH MANUFACTURE / WATERPROOF TROPICAL HELMUT
inside centre of crown, embossed green on gold leather: EQUATOR BRAND
Accession Number
D145-1978
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
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