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Beret - Highland Dancing, circa 1917
Reg. No: SH 870036 15
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- Summary:
- Black velvet beret, caught up on one side with black gros grain bow. Part of costume used in Highland dancing in Victoria, circa 1917.
- Description:
- Black velvet beret, with stiffened head band, trimmed with black gros grain ribbon, and caught up on one side with black gros grain bow.
- Acquisition Information:
- Cultural Gifts Donation from Miss Betty Nixon, 1987
- Acknowledgement:
- Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 120 mm (Height), 270 mm (Diameter) |
More information
| Tagged with: | dancing, entertainment, leisure activities, scottish communities, scottish cultural activities, scottish immigration, headwear |
| Themes this item is part of: | Childhood & Youth Collection, Clothing & Textiles Collection, Domestic & Community Life Collection, Leisure Collection |
| Primary Classification: | CULTURAL IDENTITY |
| Secondary Classification: | Ethnicity - Clothing |
| Tertiary Classification: | headwear |
| Manufacturer: | Scovell & Spurling Pty. Ltd., Footscray, Victoria, Australia, circa 1917 |
| Date Used: | Victoria, Australia, circa 1917 |
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