Official's Top Hat (Gat)

late 19th–early 20th century

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

Official's Top Hat (Gat), late 19th–early 20th century. Horsehair, bamboo, Overall Height: 4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm) Crown Height: 4 3/16 in. (10.6 cm) Upper Diameter: 4 11/16 in. (11.9 cm) Lower Diameter: 5 7/16 in. (13.8 cm) Brim: 3/8 x 9 13/16 in. (0.9 x 25 cm) String: 1/2 x 9 1/4 in. (1.2 x 23.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mrs. Frederic B. Pratt, 35.1964.2. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Official's Top Hat (Gat)

Date

late 19th–early 20th century

Dynasty

Joseon Dynasty

Geography

Place made: Korea

Medium

Horsehair, bamboo

Classification

Clothing

Dimensions

Overall Height: 4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm) Crown Height: 4 3/16 in. (10.6 cm) Upper Diameter: 4 11/16 in. (11.9 cm) Lower Diameter: 5 7/16 in. (13.8 cm) Brim: 3/8 x 9 13/16 in. (0.9 x 25 cm) String: 1/2 x 9 1/4 in. (1.2 x 23.5 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Frederic B. Pratt

Accession Number

35.1964.2

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