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Russian ➔ Cap
Identifier:
1999.4.3Description:
Pill-box style, round man's cap made of stiff, machine embroidered fabric. Central motif on top of hat has a whtie 4 lobed clover design inside a black circle. Remainder of crown has black, white and green diamond shapes radiating out from central circle.;This is a modern day example of a very traditional piece of headwear which has been worn throughout many parts of the world for a long period of time. The exsisting collection has no examples of headwear from Uzbekistan or the Soviet Union. This piece will provide the collection with an example of a modern piece as well as supplementing the many earlier pieces of headwear for other countries which are already in the collection.;Puchased by donor while on a trip which followed the 'Silk Road' trade route through Europe and Aisa.;This is a modern day example of a very traditional piece of headwear which has been worn throughout many parts of the world for a long period of time. The exsisting collection has no examples of headwear from Uzbekistan or the Soviet Union. This piece will provide the collection with an example of a modern piece as well as supplementing the many earlier pieces of headwear for other countries which are already in the collection.Date:
1998Materials:
Embroidered, CottonDimensions:
3.5" hCurrent Location Status:
In StorageSource:
Gift Of Steele A. TaylorRelated 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.