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Experts unveil 'miraculous' Egyptian artifact hidden away for over a century
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The accessory was donated to Bolton’s first museum, the Chadwick Museum, in 1911, and had been in storage for nearly 115 years – until now.
Ian Trumble, pictured at left, said the survival of the ancient Egyptian sun hat is especially "remarkable" given Faiyum's wetter climate.
"The exterior of the hat is of a cream-colored wool, whereas the interior is a dyed red wool," Trumble said.
For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyleThe Bolton Museum boasts the largest collection of ancient Egyptian textiles in the United Kingdom.
Its collection spans over 7,000 years of Egyptian history, Trumble told Fox News Digital.
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