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Mushroom Saucer Hat
Mushroom Saucer Hat
Mushroom Saucer Hat
Mushroom Saucer Hat

Mushroom Saucer Hat

Associated (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1873 - 2007)
Date1950 - 1959
Object NameHat
Mediumraw silk
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
AcquisitionPresented in 1995 by Mrs Eve Glegg.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS024493
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Raw silk still contains the serecin with which the caterpillar binds the fine filaments together. It makes for a rougher texture and some variability in dye uptake