Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
1980s
Medium
rayon velveteen, glitter, glue, metal, cardboard, plastic boning, and acetate
Dimensions
H x W x D x C: 7 1/2 × 9 3/4 × 8 3/4 × 22 1/4 in. (19.1 × 24.8 × 22.2 × 56.5 cm)
Description
A black brimless hat with glitter and rhinestones in a novelty print with swirls. The center of the swirls across the pattern differs with either glitter flowers or rhinestones adhered with metal grommets. The hat is machine stitched and has two side seams. The hat is lined with black acetate. Two pieces of plastic boning are placed along the side seams between the exterior fabric and the lining. Cardboard is added to the top of the hat’s crown also between the exterior fabric and the lining.
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
2007.3.547
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5dcfbd43b-1083-4d95-80ed-b833cc87b817

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