Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
1950s
Medium
raffia, nylon net, plastic rhinestones, synthetic silk, velveteen, adhesive, and plastic
Dimensions
H x W x D x C: 5 × 1 × 13 1/2 × 11 3/4 in. (12.7 × 2.5 × 34.3 × 29.8 cm)
Description
A pink raffia and velveteen headband with a net veil. The headband is made of plastic covered in pink raffia. The interior of the headband is covered in pink velveteen. Both the raffia and velveteen are secured to the headband with adhesive. Pink nylon net is secured to the headband in-between the raffia and velveteen.
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
headbands (headgear)
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
2007.3.555
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e287a436-4a66-4203-9eef-1029810aaa0c

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