Designed by
Kangol, British, founded 1938
Created by
Woodward & Lothrop, American, 1866 - 1995
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
ca. 1970
Medium
angora wool, petersham ribbon, synthetic fiber, and paper
Dimensions
H x W x D x C: 5 3/4 × 9 1/2 × 9 × 20 1/4 in. (14.6 × 24.1 × 22.9 × 51.4 cm)
Description
A light brown knitted angora hat. The knitted brushed angora makes up the body of the hat. The crown and the brim are made of two separate pieces that are stitched together. A light brown petersham ribbon hat band is hand stitched to the base of the crown. At the center back of the hat the ends of the ribbon are joined together. The hat’s brim is short and upturned at the edges. It is supported with an inner paper stiffener. The interior of the hat is lined with white synthetic fabric. An additional panel of white fabric is added to the inside of the top of the crown. A light brown petersham ribbon is machine stitched to the edge of the hat at the interior. There are two labels at the center back of the hat the first reads [REGD KANGOL DESIGN MADE IN ENGLAND] in brown script. The second label reads [MADE IN ENGLAND FOR Woodward & Lothrop] in black script.
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
England, Europe
Collection title
Black Fashion Museum Collection
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
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
2007.3.416
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown – Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd562bcc664-acbf-469e-b4a7-ebd0954f7e9d

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