Created by
Bené Millinery, American, founded 1979
Designed by
Beane, Vanilla, American, 1919 - 2022
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
1950s
Medium
wool felt, nylon, synthetic fiber, and feathers
Dimensions
H x W x D: 7 × 8 1/2 × 9 in. (17.8 × 21.6 × 22.9 cm)
Description
Red felt cloche with red netting going around the hat. There is nylon netting gathered on the proper right side along with purple, green, black, and gold feathers on the proper right side. The nylon net has been stitched into place and the feathers have been adhered with glue. The interior of the hat is composed of red felt and is unlined. A red Petersham ribbon is stitched along the interior crown. A white fabric tag is stitched to the center back and reads [Custom made by Bené]
Cataloging Notes
This project received Federal support from the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative Pool, administered by the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum.
Place made
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Black Fashion Museum Collection
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
cloches
hats
Topic
Clothing and dress
Fashion
Millinery
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Black Fashion Museum founded by Lois K. Alexander-Lane
Object number
2007.3.397
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd574843840-8cd2-4c1d-8429-18eacffa4c32

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