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Middle Eastern ➔ Cap, Skull
Identifier:
1999.4.4Description:
Men's gray and white knit skull type cap. White oblesk geometrical shaped decorations with gray inset lines ar woven into fabric of cap.;This is a modern version of a time honored and traditional type of headwear. While the present collection has some older pieces collected around rhe turn of the 20th century, it does not have any modern examples of headwear from this area.;Purchased by donor in December 1998, while on trip that followed the 'Silk Road' Trade Route through Europe and Asia.;This is a modern version of a time honored and traditional type of headwear. While the present collection has some older pieces collected around rhe turn of the 20th century, it does not have any modern examples of headwear from this area.Date:
1998Materials:
Knit, CottonDimensions:
6" 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.