Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
1970s - 1980s
Medium
straw, silk, rayon, metal wire, ribbon, and adhesive.
Dimensions
4 1/2 x 16 5/8 x 16 7/8 in. (11.4 x 42.2 x 42.9 cm)
Description
A red straw hat with a navy and white ribbon and a wide brim. The navy and white bow on the back is held in place by a straight pin. There is a red Petersham ribbon on the interior crown that shows evidence of wear. There is adhesive residue and fraying at the center back of the interior. There is no label on 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
2007.3.544
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59b40f02d-aeb0-4bd2-a940-b73b03f2169b

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