- 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
- 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.




