Designed by
Beane, Vanilla, American, 1919 - 2022
Created by
Bené Millinery, American, founded 1979
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
1980s
Medium
wool felt, feathers, rayon ribbon, silk, synthetic fiber, paper, plastic, and metal
Dimensions
H x W x D: 6 1/2 × 9 × 11 × 22 1/2 in. (16.5 × 22.9 × 27.9 × 57.2 cm)
Description
Blue derby hat with feathers and flowers. The dark cadet blue hat has a rounded crown at the top, and a small brim with a rounded edge. There is a navy blue Petersham ribbon going around the base of the hat, above the brim. At the front of the hat are several small bunches of faux flowers in gradient shades of dark blue and white with olive green leaves. Extending from the flower bunches are white, blue, and grey feathers. In the interior is a navy blue Petersham ribbon and stamped gold letters reading [WPL 4384 (?). Made in U.S.A. 100% Wool] There is a white manufacturer’s label with jagged edges and dark blue text reading [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
derbies (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
2007.3.445
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5be6f7b2a-da78-4bd7-9054-f78891e18c7d

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