- 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
- 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.




