Rare 2,000-Year-Old Roman Soldier's Sun Hat Conserved and Displayed After Century in Storage
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Summary
A rare 2,000-year-old Roman soldier's sun hat made of felt has been conserved and put on display at the Bolton Museum in England after spending a century in storage. This artifact is one of only three surviving examples of its kind and provides insight into the practical clothing worn by Roman soldiers stationed in Egypt.
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The newly conserved felt hat is now on view at the Bolton Museum in Bolton, England.
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