Sun Hat: Sir Edmund Hillary

Maker
Shirley Rose
Production date
1953
Description
One blue and white striped cotton sun hat made for Edmund Hillary. The hat has a round crown, a peak at the front and a flap at the back to protect the wearer's neck from the sun.
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Production place
Production role
Maker
Measurements
Dimensions (LxWxH): whole: 360 x 235 x 200mm
Associated person
Associated person notes
It was worn by him when he and Tenzing made the first successful ascent of Mt Everest on 29 May 1953.
Associated notes
Sir Edmund Hillary, Mountaineer/bee-keeper, protection from sun
Current rights code
Other id
ALP172.1
53/72
3365
Catalogue number
ALP172.1
Accession number
1972.53.1

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