Mexican Traditional Hat: "Sombrero"
Collection: Everyday Connections
Object Category: Traditional Clothing and Adornment
Country: Mexico
Continent: North America
Geographic Region: Central America
Materials: Straw
height: 5 in;
Sombrero is the generic Spanish word for hat. This hat is of the wide-brimmed work hat originating in Mexico.
Sombrero comes from the Spanish word "sombra" meaning shade.
Source:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sombrero
https://www.britannica.com/topic/sombrero