Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
1960s
Medium
fur, leather, nylon, and ribbon
Dimensions
H x W x D x C: 9 1/2 × 7 3/4 × 8 × 21 1/2 in. (24.1 × 19.7 × 20.3 × 54.6 cm)
Description
A high crowned fur cap with an allover giraffe print. The structure of the hat is composed of four giraffe print panels seamed together along the sides. There is a black, leather brim. A black, tubular piece of leather is hand-stitched to the very top of the hat. The interior of the hat is lined with a black synthetic material. A fabric tag near the center back reads [Made in Canada].
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 made
Canada, North and Central America
Collection title
Black Fashion Museum Collection
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
caps (headgear)
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
2007.3.532.1
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58f66c071-6284-4c87-aac9-33634ed0aa7f

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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