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Farmers Hat Collection

"Exploring the Cultural Significance of the Farmers Hat

Background imageFarmers Hat Collection: Scenes in Japan: the night guard at Jeddo, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson

Scenes in Japan: the night guard at Jeddo, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Scenes in Japan: the night guard at Jeddo, 1864. Engraving from a photograph...by Signor Beato...of the Night Guard of the Tycoon's Palace at Jeddo, in their quaint military costume

Background imageFarmers Hat Collection: Sketches from China - Chinese Fruit-girl, 1858. Creator: Unknown

Sketches from China - Chinese Fruit-girl, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Sketches from China - Chinese Fruit-girl, 1858. Young woman selling fruit in Canton. From "Illustrated London News", 1858

Background imageFarmers Hat Collection: The Duke and Duchess of Connaught in Japan- Starting for the Chiuzenjii Lake, 1890. Creator: Unknown

The Duke and Duchess of Connaught in Japan- Starting for the Chiuzenjii Lake, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Duke and Duchess of Connaught in Japan- Starting for the Chiuzenjii Lake, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Background imageFarmers Hat Collection: Milkman of Manilla, 1857. Creator: Unknown

Milkman of Manilla, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Milkman of Manilla, 1857....he trots along Chinese fashion, with his bamboo milk arrangement'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857

Background imageFarmers Hat Collection: Market Women of Manilla, 1857. Creator: Unknown

Market Women of Manilla, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Market Women of Manilla, 1857. Street scene in the Philippines. From "Illustrated London News", 1857

Background imageFarmers Hat Collection: Basket-seller; A Visit to Borneo, 1875. Creator: A. M. Cameron

Basket-seller; A Visit to Borneo, 1875. Creator: A. M. Cameron
Basket-seller; A Visit to Borneo, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] Belle Sauvage Works.London E.C

Background imageFarmers Hat Collection: Tori-oi-bune, from the series 'Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)', 1898

Tori-oi-bune, from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)", 1898. Creator: Kogyo Tsukioka
Tori-oi-bune, from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)", 1898

Background imageFarmers Hat Collection: Planting rice, n. d. Creator: Ando Hiroshige

Planting rice, n. d. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Planting rice, n.d

Background imageFarmers Hat Collection: Street scene, ca. 1789. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho

Street scene, ca. 1789. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Street scene, ca. 1789. Women admiring a young man

Background imageFarmers Hat Collection: Spring in the Rice Fields, ca. 1800. ca. 1800. Creator: Hokusai

Spring in the Rice Fields, ca. 1800. ca. 1800. Creator: Hokusai
Spring in the Rice Fields, ca. 1800

Background imageFarmers Hat Collection: Mendicant Pilgrim, 1870s. Creator: Unknown

Mendicant Pilgrim, 1870s. Creator: Unknown
Mendicant Pilgrim, 1870s

Background imageFarmers Hat Collection: [Chinese Man Wearing Hat], 1870s. Creator: Baron Raimund von Stillfried

[Chinese Man Wearing Hat], 1870s. Creator: Baron Raimund von Stillfried
[Chinese Man Wearing Hat], 1870s

Background imageFarmers Hat Collection: Yokkaichi, ca. 1840. ca. 1840. Creator: Ando Hiroshige

Yokkaichi, ca. 1840. ca. 1840. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Yokkaichi, ca. 1840

Background imageFarmers Hat Collection: [Japanese Man Posing with Baskets, Brooms and Feather Dusters], 1870s. Creator: Unknown

[Japanese Man Posing with Baskets, Brooms and Feather Dusters], 1870s. Creator: Unknown
[Japanese Man Posing with Baskets, Brooms and Feather Dusters], 1870s

Background imageFarmers Hat Collection: Prisonniers conduits par un Mata, Cochinchine, 1866. Creator: Emile Gsell

Prisonniers conduits par un Mata, Cochinchine, 1866. Creator: Emile Gsell
Prisonniers conduits par un Mata, Cochinchine, 1866



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"Exploring the Cultural Significance of the Farmers Hat: A Journey through Borneo and Beyond" Intriguing glimpses into different cultures and time periods can be found in a collection of captivating artworks featuring farmers hats. These humble yet essential headpieces have long been associated with agricultural communities worldwide, symbolizing hard work, resilience, and a deep connection to the land. One such depiction takes us back to 1875 in Borneo, where we encounter the Dyaks of the Tribe of Badjows. Their distinctive farmers hats shield them from both scorching sunrays and torrential downpours as they tend to their crops with unwavering dedication. A Visit to Borneo by A. M. Cameron offers a fascinating glimpse into their daily lives. Moving across time and space, we find ourselves immersed in late 19th-century Japan through Kogyo Tsukioka's series "Pictures of No Performances. " Here, Tori-oi-bune performers don these iconic hats while showcasing traditional Nogaku theater. The juxtaposition between ancient art forms and practical farming attire highlights how deeply ingrained agriculture is within Japanese culture. The artistic journey continues with Ando Hiroshige's portrayal of rice planting during an unknown era. This evocative piece captures the essence of rural life as farmers stoop over flooded fields wearing their trusty straw hats – a timeless image that transcends centuries. Shifting our focus momentarily to urban scenes, Katsukawa Shuncho's street scene from around 1789 transports us to bustling streets where vendors peddle their wares under wide-brimmed farmer hats. These simple yet versatile accessories provide shade for those laboring outdoors amid vibrant cityscapes. Returning once more to Japan's rich agricultural heritage, Hokusai's "Spring in the Rice Fields" presents an idyllic panorama bathed in golden hues.