Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
1960s
Medium
wool felt with feathers, metal wire, and adhesive
Dimensions
H x W x D: 8 × 9 1/2 × 8 × 23 1/2 in. (20.3 × 24.1 × 20.3 × 59.7 cm)
Description
A brown wool felt hat with a brim covered in brown pheasant feathers. The base of the hat is made from wool that has been blocked to shape. The brim has been folded upwards and tucked, creating a "bumper style". The interior of the hat is unlined and there is no label.
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
2007.3.568
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5be1c402c-19df-45f6-9fa6-349dee9e96f4

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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