Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
1980s
Medium
silk acetate, synthetic silk, elastic, cotton, buckram, and paint
Dimensions
H x W x D: 9 × 9 × 7 1/2 × 21 3/4 in. (22.9 × 22.9 × 19.1 × 55.2 cm)
Description
A high crown, purple and silver hat made from synthetic silk acetate material. The sides of the hat are constructed from knife pleated purple fabric. A triple looped bow is stitched to the top of the hat. The outer fabric of the bow is constructed from purple material, while the inner portion of the bow is made from silver fabric. The knot in the middle of the triple looped bow is made from silver fabric. Synthetic silk lines the interior of the hat. Black elastic cords are hand stitched to the lining at the right and left of the hat. 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
2007.3.481
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd543881396-6901-45cd-816e-87ef91d41f92

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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