Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
ca.1960
Medium
polyester velveteen, satin acetate, nylon net, petersham rayon ribbon, adhesive, and metal wire
Dimensions
H x W x D x C: 4 3/4 × 8 1/2 × 9 × 20 3/4 in. (12.1 × 21.6 × 22.9 × 52.7 cm)
Description
A blue and teal turban style hat. The hat’s crown is made of teal velveteen. The teal velveteen and blue polyester satin are draped across the sides of the hat. Three tucks are placed along each band of fabric. The velveteen and polyester bands cross over each other on the front and back of the hat. Adhesive is placed behind the planels securing them in place. The hat’s interior has a hidden metal wire that wraps around the circumference of the hat along with a Petersham rayon ribbon sweatband. A blue nylon net that is included in the hat’s interior. The hat is machine stitched and unlined.
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
pillboxes (hats)
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
2007.3.545
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56092fcea-3b7c-4fcd-9fe0-8fbb6d50c465

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