[White muslin kerchief, Hawaii]

Kawakami, Barbara [ bio ]

Description

1 kerchief : muslin ; 19 x 43 in.

White triangular piece of cloth, hemmed on two sides. To be tied onto brim of hat (2004.1.15).

History
Kechief was worn by women on brim of hat when working in the fields.

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