Women’s Pink Plaid Tam-O’-Shanter

2006.197.008

2006.197.008

Name/Title

Women’s Pink Plaid Tam-O’-Shanter

Description

Tam-O-Shanter hat; pink/brown/red check; lined in pink satin; hand woven fabric.

Use

by the donor, June Carmichael Spear.

Context

The fabric for the hat was woven by Joy Carmichael Helm, June's sister, who created the garment for a graduate thesis for a Master of Arts in Art. She completed her studies at Ball State University in Muncie, IN in June 1969.

Collection

June Spear

Acquisition

Accession

2006.197

Source or Donor

June Carmichael Spear

Acquisition Method

Donation

Credit Line

Garments handmade by Joy Helm

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Hat

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Lining

Satin

Color

Multicolor, Pink, Brown, Red

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Joy Carmichael Helm

Role

Seamstress

Role

Weaver

Date made

Jun 1969

Time Period

20th Century

Place

City

Muncie

County

Delaware County

State/Province

Indiana

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Notes

Made on the Ball State University campus.

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jul 18, 2006

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

June Carmichael Spear

Person or Organization

Joy Carmichael Helm

Person or Organization

Ball State University

Related Places

Place

City

Muncie

County

Delaware County

State/Province

Indiana

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Create Date

July 18, 2006

Update Date

August 29, 2024