Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
1980s
Medium
linen, synthetic fiber, plastic sequins, cellulose acetate, and monofilament thread
Dimensions
H x W x D: 6 1/2 × 9 1/2 × 9 1/4 × 27 1/4 in. (16.5 × 24.1 × 23.5 × 69.2 cm)
Description
A blue crownless hat with white sequins. The body of the hat is composed of six panels of blue linen sewn together. There is a white sequined trim sewn around each panel. The hat is crownless and is lined with white sequined trim at the top. The upturned brim is composed of two panels of blue linen seamed together at the proper back right. There is white sequined trim sewn along the top and bottom of the brim. The interior of the hat is lined with teal blue plain weave acetate. 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
2007.3.493
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53493bbd2-e5b3-431a-b5c3-12a8001b5477

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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