Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Distributed by
Woodward & Lothrop, American, 1866 - 1995
Date
1970s
Medium
nylon, rayon ribbon, synthetic fiber, polyester velvet, cotton, adhesive, metal wire, and paper
Dimensions
H x W x D: 5 3/4 × 8 1/2 × 8 3/4 × 21 1/2 in. (14.6 × 21.6 × 22.2 × 54.6 cm)
Description
A dome-shaped hat covered with white daisies and green leaves, with a white ribbon accent. The synthetic daises are glued to a base composed of a gold net material. A white ribbon dangles from the right side of the hat. The interior is unlined. Stitched to the interior center back is a cream-colored fabric tag with pink flowers that reads "Woodward & Lothrop. Washington, D.C" in black script.
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
2007.3.477
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50f21f524-a8ec-4356-809e-fbdd134e235a

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