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Cap

Identifier:
1999.4.1
Description:
Men's square cap made of reddish-orange, blue, melon, and white woven fabric. Lined with palin white cotton.;This is a very good example of a modern version of traditional male headwear from Indonesia/Java. While there are some examples of earlier headwear collected during the first years of the 20th century, their are no current pieces in the holdings.;Purchased by donor while on a trip taken in December 1998. The trip included travels to follow the Silk Road Route through Europe and Asia, and stops in Indonesia and Java.;1) Fabric label sewn to inside lining. Label shows the head of an elephant and lettering in native language. |
Date:
circa 1998
Materials:
Cloth
Dimensions:
5.5" h 5.5" w 5.5" d
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Collection Tier:
Tier 2
Source:
Gift Of Steele A. Taylor
Related Entity:
Steele A. Taylor (donor)

Steele Taylor is a New Jersey native and a World War II Navy veteran. In 1948, after earning a degree in economics from Williams College in Winston, Massachusetts, he accepted a job offer from Dohler-Jarvis in Grand Rapids. In 1960 he moved to Grand Rapids Steel and was part owner and president when he retired in 1985. He has served on many boards throughout his career, such as the Mary Free Bed Hospital, Aquinas Emeritus Center, various Hospice boards and former member and president of the Art and Museum Board. Steele and his wife Mary are consummate world travelers and their collection is a testament to their travels. Artifacts donated by Steele are exceptional resources, representing various regions of the world. He has also donated an extensive collection of pewter items to the Grand Rapids Public Museum.