Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
ca. 1980
Medium
synthetic fiber, metallic thread, cotton thread, and synthetic dye
Dimensions
H x W x D: 6 1/2 × 7 1/4 × 6 1/4 × 21 3/4 in. (16.5 × 18.4 × 15.9 × 55.2 cm)
Description
A high, cylindrical shaped, crownless hat made from a synthetic silver damask with an allover rose pattern woven into the fabric. The front right part of the hat is one inch higher than the left. The right side of the hat overlaps the left at the center front. The bottom edge has been turned under to create a three-quarter rolled hem using the same material. The lining fabric is a white brocade with leaf motifs and a vertical cording effect. There is 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
2007.3.479
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51938695f-a9e6-4dd4-ad95-bbcf28685513

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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