Global Distribution of Coolies Hats, c. 1870-1940

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  • 苦力帽 : 1840年～1940年の中国人強制移住労働者の帽子をめぐる考察
  • クーリーボウ : 1840ネン~1940ネン ノ チュウゴクジン キョウセイ イジュウ ロウドウシャ ノ ボウシ オ メグル コウサツ

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Described in this paper is the global circulation of Chinese coolies’ hats between 1840-1940. The mechanism by which indentured laborers’ clothing was disseminated beyond borders is explored in association with the rise and expansion of the hat industry in East Asia. This exploration sheds light upon the impact social segregation had on consumption patterns. In the first part of this paper, an overview of the historiography of Chinese coolies is provided. Following that, firstly the passage of coolies’ hats to the Americas in 1840s-1880s is explained. The expansion of the Chinese hat industry and the impact coolies’ hats had on its market orientation is then illustrated. Finally, the focus is placed on British Malaya and Southeast Asia between 1880-1940, and the connection between social segregation and the hat market in the area is addressed.

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  • 経済志林

    経済志林 89 (4), 77-106, 2022-03-30

    法政大学経済学部学会

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