Created by
Georgi, American, 1950 - 1980
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
1960s
Medium
wool felt with Petersham ribbon, adhesive, polyester, and metal wire
Dimensions
H x W x D: 5 1/2 × 13 × 13 × 21 in. (14 × 33 × 33 × 53.3 cm)
Description
A beige felt hat with a round crown, wide brim, and beige fabric ties. A beige felt cord goes around the outer circumference of the crown and is knotted on the right. There is a stamped label on the interior crown of the hat that reads [100% Wool. “Excello”. Made in U.S.A. (Illegible) Bollman. Co., Inc] .An orange Petersham ribbon is adhered along the inner circumference of the hat. Beige fabric ties are stitched along the interior of the hat. There is tan make up residue on front of the beige fabric ties. A white fabric tag is stitched over the Petersham ribbon on the center back interior and reads [georgÍ] in black script.
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
2007.3.561
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54d14e611-f862-4856-bfb6-507c2126ae40

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