Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
1960s
Medium
wool (hair), elastic, synthetic fiber
Dimensions
H x W x D: 4 3/4 × 7 1/2 × 9 × 22 in. (12.1 × 19.1 × 22.9 × 55.9 cm)
Description
A brown crochet turban-style hat. There are two thin loops of black elastic crocheted into the front of the hat for added stretch. There is no inner lining and no label on the interior of the hat.
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
2007.3.539
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd566a1c6a1-5f28-4657-aed3-01456a3d4f4c

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