Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
1960s
Medium
velveteen, polyester faille, nylon net, adhesive, paper wire, and plastic rhinestones
Dimensions
H x W x D: 4 1/2 × 6 3/4 × 6 in. (11.4 × 17.1 × 15.2 cm)
Description
A blue velvet skull cap with a veil. The hat is symmetrical with four cured points at the front and two at the back. The base of the hat is made of a stiff synthetic fabric. The exterior of the hat is covered with blue velveteen attached with adhesive. Blue nylon net is tacked with stitching at the front of the hat. Plastic rhinestones are adhered to the outside of the nylon net. The inside of the hat is lined with navy blue polyester faille that is attached with adhesive. Metal wire wrapped in paper is placed at the edges of the hat hidden by the navy velvet.
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
skullcaps
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
2007.3.588
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59f612480-2599-4825-8885-81c96088dda5

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