Sun Hat: Sir Edmund Hillary
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One blue and white striped cotton sun hat made for Edmund Hillary. The hat has a round crown, a peak at the front and a flap at the back to protect the wearer's neck from the sun. It was worn by him when he and Tenzing made the first successful ascent of Mt Everest on 29 May 1953.
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Title
Sun Hat: Sir Edmund Hillary
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Maker
Shirley Rose
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Date made
1953
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Subject
First ascent of Mt Everest; 29 May 1953, Costume and Textiles, Decorative Arts
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Rights
Creative Commons - CC BY-NC
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Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch, New Zealand
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