Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
1960s
Medium
glass, rhinestone, plastic, metal wire, elastic cording, silk satin, tape, and adhesive
Dimensions
H x W x D: 4 × 5 1/2 × 6 × 10 1/2 in. (10.2 × 14 × 15.2 × 26.7 cm)
Description
A black skullcap with rhinestones and feathers. The foundation of the hat is made from stiffened black millinery netting in a lattice knit pattern that has been blocked into a skullcap shape. The hat shape is oblong and features scalloped edges that are finished with black satin bias tape, which encases metal wire for shaping. The proper left side of the hat comes dome slightly lower, while the proper right side is more rounded. A spray of 11”- 13” long black feathers are attached at the proper left side and extends over the top of the hat widthwise, ending at the proper right. The feathers are bound together with black floral tape, which is hand stitched to the net foundation. 1/8” white glass rhinestones in metal frames are adhered on the upper bundle’s floral tape. A glass rhinestone floral decoration, placed at a 45-degree angle is secured into place with tacking stitches. 1/8” and ¼” white glass rhinestones are adhered throughout the front, back, and sides of the hat with adhesive. Two clear plastic combs are attached with elastic cord at the proper right and proper left side of the hat. There is no label.
Collection title
Black Fashion Museum Collection
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
hats
skullcaps
Topic
Clothing and dress
Craftsmanship
Fashion
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
2007.3.528
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd563f481bd-e780-40b7-9ee5-2f073da40c7a

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