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Artifact

Australian Pith Helmet

Description

  • Well-worn white pith helmet with a wide, sloping brim
  • Made of white cotton glued to a cork core
  • Green cotton material is glued inside the brim
  • Air vent at the top of the hat
  • "A. Growder" is hand-written inside

History of Use

  • Worn by Archie Growder while drilling for oil in Australia in the early 1900s. 

Background Information

  • Owned by Archie Growder, who worked in Australia. 
  • The civilian pith helmet is modeled after the military counterpart, but is lacking ornamentation and badges.
  • It was adopted by Westerners working in tropic and sub-tropic British colonies from the mid-19th century until the late 1960s.
  • Designed to protect the wearer's head from the sun and heat.

Map Location

Latitude: 33° 39' 30.607" S
Longitude: 150° 59' 28.619" E

Date

1892-1944

Dimensions

inches
Length:
14.0
Width:
12.0
Height:
8.0

Events, Places, People

  • Archie Growder
  • Australia

Originating Location

Australia

Subject

  • A white pith helmet with a high top. It is well worn and dirty.
  • A top view of a white pith helmet showing the air vent. It is well worn and dirty.
  • An inside view of a pith helmet showing a green brim liner and cork interior. There is an air vent in the centre.

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