Created by
Clover Lane
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
1960s
Medium
synthetic raffia, synthetic fiber, nylon net, adhesive, metal wire, and synthetic yarn
Dimensions
H x W x D: 4 1/4 × 7 3/4 × 7 1/2 × 21 1/2 in. (10.8 × 19.7 × 19.1 × 54.6 cm)
Description
A yellow woven pillbox hat with a yellow nylon net veil. The understructure of the hat is made from nylon bobbinet that has been blocked to shape. Gold colored synthetic raffia material, which consists of alternating strips of shiny and matte faux raffia is wound around the hat and secured to itself, creating a solid, bowl-like shape. A golden nylon net is adhered to the top of the crown and drapes down the front of the hat. There are sports of gold colored synthetic chenille flocking wired to various spots on the veil. Metal wire runs along the bottom edge of the hat and is covered with a gold by a gold velveteen ribbon, which is stitched into place. The interior of the hat is unlined. A yellow fabric label is adhered to the interior center back. It reads [CLOVER LANE] in black text. To the proper left of the center back label is a fabric label that reads [UNION MADE / EC 115538 / IN U.S.A]
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
Fashion design
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
2007.3.516
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f3a8645b-9368-4e60-9bbf-66daf49e90a0

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