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Drover hat

AKUBRA HATS, Kempsey, New South Wales (manufacturer), R. M. WILLIAMS, Adelaide and Sydney (retailer)
Drover hat
 (1985)

Medium
wool, fur, leather

Measurements
109.0 cm (outer circumference) 16.5 cm (height) (width)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of R. M. Williams, 1985

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Prospect, South Australia

Inscription
stamped in gold metallic paint on inner leather band: R.M.WILLIAMS / PROSPECT S.A
label, inside centre crown, red, black, mauve on cream: AKUBRA / SUPERFINE QUALITY / PURE FUR / AUSTRLIAN / MANUFACTURE

Accession Number
CT26 F-1985

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

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