Name/Title
An Alpine Hat AKA Tyrolean HatEntry/Object ID
2022.8.2Description
A Tyrolean hat, which is a traditional style of hat originating from the Tyrol region in the Alps. This hat is made of felt and is adorned with a cord around the base of the crown, feathers, and sometimes pins or badges. The specific Tyrolean hat in the image features a grey felt, a green cord, feathers, and a few pins, including one that resembles a small horn. Tyrolean hats are often associated with Alpine culture and are worn at festivals, folk gatherings, and sometimes as a fashion statement. They gained popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries and are still recognized today as a symbol of the Tyrol region. Colloquially known as a German hat some regions.Cataloged By
Thomas Kyle MullinsAcquisition
Accession
2022.8Source or Donor
Nancy MartinAcquisition Method
GiftCreated By
Thomas Kyle MullinsCreate Date
March 29, 2025Updated By
Thomas Kyle MullinsUpdate Date
March 29, 2025
