Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
1970s
Medium
straw, synthetic silk, cotton, and plastic
Dimensions
H x W x D: 7 × 10 3/4 × 12 3/4 × 22 in. (17.8 × 27.3 × 32.4 × 55.9 cm)
Description
A wide brim straw hat with an alternating design of plain weave and open weave in a swirl pattern. There are four sections of the spiral design that have an open weave. The interior of the hat is unlined. A tan Petersham ribbon is machine stitched to the inner brim. A white woven fabric tag at the center back reads [Made in Italy for Bloomingdale’s] in black text.
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
2007.3.488
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5cd520bf2-a271-4aea-ba25-51503570225f

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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