Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
1960s - 1970s
Medium
wool felt, vinyl, feathers, metal wire, rayon ribbon, and adhesive
Dimensions
H x W x D: 5 × 9 1/2 × 10 3/4 × 21 1/2 in. (12.7 × 24.1 × 27.3 × 54.6 cm)
Description
A cream wool hat with an asymmetrical brim, black bow, and two feathers. The hat features an asymmetrical, upturned brim, which flares upward on the proper left side. The edge of the brim is folded over with a wire that has been stitched into place. A hatband made from a black vinyl ribbon is adhered along the base of the crown, ending in a bow at the proper right side. Two feathers, one red feather and one white and brown ombre feather are tucked into the hatband bow. The inside of the hat is unlined. There is a stamp printed in the interior crown that reads [WPL 5923 / 100% WOOL]. 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
2007.3.517
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5490d4048-0a70-409b-a63a-dfcc2b96a6eb

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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