Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
1960s
Medium
buckram, velveteen, fiber, rayon ribbon, adhesive, feather, glass, rhinestone, metal wire, faille, and cotton
Dimensions
H x W x D: 5 1/2 × 7 1/2 × 9 1/2 × 20 3/4 in. (14 × 19.1 × 24.1 × 52.7 cm)
Description
A black, velvet, high crown hat with a large, black Petersham ribbon stitched to the outer crown. There is a black feather with a rhinestone ornament adhered to the front of the hat. A black bow made from synthetic material is secured to the back of the hat over the large Petersham ribbon. The interior of the hat is lined with a black synthetic material. A black Petersham ribbon is stitched along the interior crown. 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
2007.3.570
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ac510b7a-53a1-42c3-b043-43e906eb4d58

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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