Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
ca. 1980
Medium
synthetic twill and interfacing
Dimensions
H x W x D x C: 3 × 7 × 8 × 21 1/2 in. (7.6 × 17.8 × 20.3 × 54.6 cm)
Description
A twill pillbox hat with a self-fabric bow in the front. The hat is made of a synthetic blended white novelty twill weave. The exterior structure of the hat is made of three pieces of fabric, one for the top of the crown and two pieces for the sides. Seams are present on the sides of the hat with a gather at the center of each seam. The top of crown and side bands are machine-stitched together. A large self-fabric bow is sewn to the center front of the hat. Interfacing is placed at the top of the crown, hidden by the lining. The hat is lined with the same fabric that is used on the exterior.
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
pillboxes (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
2007.3.460
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54d306bc4-2a9d-4245-a17a-5eb6234f1f70

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