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Felt Pith Helmet
Felt Pith Helmet
Felt Pith Helmet
Felt Pith Helmet

Felt Pith Helmet

Date1870 - 1899
Object NameHat
Mediumfelt
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
AcquisitionThe Peggy Walker Gift, 1999.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS037846
About MeThe pith helmet is so named because it is made from the pith of spongewood trees. They were also known around 1861 as 'cork' helmets. These helmets were worn in hot countries such as India as they offered protection from the sun. This also earned them the name of 'solar' helmets.


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