Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
1970s
Medium
fake fur, cotton jersey, interfacing, synthetic, and petersham nylon ribbon
Dimensions
H x W x D x C: 3 1/2 × 10 1/2 × 9 1/2 × 21 1/4 in. (8.9 × 26.7 × 24.1 × 54 cm)
Description
A blue faux fur cap with a knit hatband and visor. The crown of the hat is constructed from four triangular panels of faux fur that are machine-stitched together. A self-fabric pom-pom is hand-stitched to the top of the crown. A cotton jersey knit hat band is machine stitched to the crown and is backed with a non-woven interfacing. The visor at the center front of the hat is covered in cotton jersey knit and shaped with a stiffener possibly cardboard. The inside of the crown is backed with a synthetic knit, possibly acrylic or polyester. A petersham nylon ribbon is machine stitched along the hat's inner circumference. There is a woven label underneath the petersham ribbon that reads [UNION MADE // KH 7273 // IN U.S.A 6].
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
caps (headgear)
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
2007.3.469
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd573cfb8e6-1b06-4827-98f5-ea561b24dad8

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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