Created by
Jelleff's, American, founded 1910
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
1960s
Medium
synthetic twill, synthetic faille, and interfacing
Dimensions
H x W x D x C: 5 1/2 × 7 1/2 × 10 × 22 1/2 in. (14 × 19.1 × 25.4 × 57.2 cm)
Description
A yellow draped turban style hat. Synthetic twill weave fabric is draped and folded on the hat's exterior. These folds are hand tacked into place. The draped fabric is tied into a bow at the center back of the hat. The base of the hat is constructed of stiffened interfacing. The hat is lined with two panels of machine stitched synthetic faille. A fabric label is stitched to the center back of the hat's interior and reads [Mr. Rickie // ORIGINAL // MADE EXPRESSLY FOR JELLEFF’S]. A union label is sewn behind the maker 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.
Place collected
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Black Fashion Museum Collection
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
hats
turbans
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
2007.3.526
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54cd6643c-8401-4af3-889b-83cc0dc476ea

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