Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
ca. 1960
Medium
rayon velveteen, nylon net, wire, and adhesive
Dimensions
H x W x D x C: 5 1/2 × 7 1/2 × 2 3/4 × 12 in. (14 × 19.1 × 7 × 30.5 cm)
Description
A green headband with bows and a veil. The exterior of the headband is made of three green rayon velveteen bows, one at the top and each side of the headband. A piece of green nylon net is adhered at three points to the top and sides of the headband. Small green pom poms are placed across the nylon net. The inside of the headband is covered in the same green velveteen. Two metal wires are placed inside of the headband to keep its shape.
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
2007.3.566
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52e649a90-6b0b-4ae6-a3e0-c01ed3338af7

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