Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
1970s
Medium
Synthetic suede, buckram, rayon, Petersham ribbon, and silk faille
Dimensions
H x W x D: 3 1/2 × 9 1/2 × 9 1/2 × 21 1/2 in. (8.9 × 24.1 × 24.1 × 54.6 cm)
Description
A beret-style cap made from eight panels of eight panels of blue synthetic suede sewn together. A blue Petersham ribbon is stitched along the interior crown. The interior of the hat is lined in a light blue, synthetic material. 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
berets
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
2007.3.580
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd572bcb54c-2d7f-4222-aa68-00aee8547cfe

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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