Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
1980s
Medium
denim and cotton
Dimensions
H x W x D (length of tail): 6 1/2 × 7 1/4 × 9 1/2 × 35 × 23 1/2 in. (16.5 × 18.4 × 24.1 × 88.9 × 59.7 cm)
Description
A brimless denim hat with a red and gold silk chevron trim. A length of the chevron trim circles the outer circumference of the hat, ending in a flat loop at the center back. Another length of chevron trim is attached to the crown of the hat in a pointed shape, angling at about 45 degrees. The pointed shape has been stuffed with material for additional stiffening. The excess fabric from the pointed shape hangs down the center back of the hat. The interior of the hat is unlined with no label. There is denim selvedge along the interior side seams.
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
2007.3.487
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e414aa46-78a5-4b63-98a7-aec8d05b099c

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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