Baby Hat, 20th century, 7 x 9 in. ( x cm), Cotton, synthetic, plastic; embroidery and appliqué, Laos, 20th century, Many cultures create special hats for children because their heads are particularly vulnerable. Hats protect from physical dangers, such as cold and falls, but also from evil spirits that might lure the child's spirit away

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