Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
1960s
Medium
synthetic velveteen, feather, nylon net, wool felt, buckram, and adhesive
Dimensions
H x W x D: 5 1/4 × 5 1/4 × 3 1/4 × 11 3/4 in. (13.3 × 13.3 × 8.3 × 29.8 cm)
Description
A headband made from blue velveteen fabric, blue feathers, and a blue net veil. The headband base is constructed from stiff buckram. A layer of blue feathers has been adhered to the buckram base. A bow with a center loop and feather-like shapes cut from blue velveteen fabric are adhered on top of the blue feather layer. The bow is on the center top of the headband. A veil made from blue netting is attached under the center bow and drapes over the front of the headband.
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
headbands (headgear)
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
2007.3.492
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e193fd54-d6be-458e-ae14-8598e8516055

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