- 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)
- 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.




