Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
1950-1990
Medium
synthetic satin, cotton, and wool
Dimensions
H x W x D: 3 1/2 × 7 × 8 1/2 × 21 3/4 in. (8.9 × 17.8 × 21.6 × 55.2 cm)
Description
A kufi hat made from brown and white resist dyed fabric. The hat is constructed of two parts - one band of fabric for the brim and oval shaped piece of fabric for the crown. Both pieces are machine sewn together. The hat is lined with two panels of stiff synthetic satin. The hat has 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
2007.3.501
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59b6bf926-b731-49cd-b010-9201cfc9ab14

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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