Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
ca. 1970
Medium
wool, acetate, nylon organza, adheasive, felt, paper, paint, and metal wire
Dimensions
H x W x D x C: 2 1/2 × 11 × 11 × 25 1/2 in. (6.4 × 27.9 × 27.9 × 64.8 cm)
Description
A white knit hat with fabric flowers. The base of the hat is made of knitted wool. Flowers and roses made of acetate and nylon organza are adhered to the exterior of the hat. At the top of the hat there are three green leaves made of acetate, one of which has a wire for its vein. Three flowers have black wool felt pom-poms as flower centers and pink paper pistils with black heads. Ivory pistils with faux painted pearl heads are attached thought out the hat. The hat is unlined and has no label.
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.
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
2007.3.454
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f30b0bbd-f8e9-4e9d-876b-bab54d894b8a

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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