Created by
Draper, New York
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
1960s
Medium
filament yarn, elastic, nylon net, monofilament, polypropylene, synthetic fiber, adhesive, and metal
Dimensions
H x W x D: 4 × 8 1/2 × 8 1/2 × 20 1/2 in. (10.2 × 21.6 × 21.6 × 52.1 cm)
Description
A blue braided pillbox hat with a net veil. The hat is constructed using an open weave crochet foundation. Light blue synthetic yarn is the base material. Glued to the base yarn are a ribbon made of a woven transparent material and two light blue polypropylene bouclé-like ribbons. All three ribbons have been woven together in a three-strand braid and wrapped around the crochet base, then secured with adhesive. A light blue nylon veil is secured at the center crown and covers the entirety of the hat. The veil features flocking details made from small pieces of pipe cleaner. The inside of the hat is unlined. There is a fabric label at the center back which reads [DESIGNED / BY DRAPER / NEW YORK] in embroidered blue text.
Collection title
Black Fashion Museum Collection
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
pillboxes (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
2007.3.515
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5515f5244-6c16-4839-bac1-ab425e7979cb

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