Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
1970s
Medium
cotton with buckram and synthetic lining
Dimensions
H x W x D: 9 × 10 × 12 1/4 × 21 3/4 in. (22.9 × 25.4 × 31.1 × 55.2 cm)
Description
A high crown hat with made with a an all-over black and tan African-inspired tribal print fabric. There are areas of water damage on the crown and the brim of the hat that reveal its fusible interfacing. The inner lining is made from a black synthetic fabric and there is no label. There is residue from water damage on the inner brim.
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
2007.3.542
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59d1cd008-1d3c-4514-ba61-9c8268a0e58f

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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