Created by
Peck & Peck, American, founded 1888
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
1960s
Medium
velveteen, buckram, plastic, nylon net, glass rhinestone, and adhesive
Dimensions
H x W x D: 5 1/4 × 4 1/2 × 1 3/4 × 13 1/4 in. (13.3 × 11.4 × 4.4 × 33.7 cm)
Description
A black headband made from velveteen material. The interior structure of the headband is made from plastic boning that is covered in buckram. A black net veil is attached to the underside of the front of the headband. Two strands of white thread are partially stitched into the back left leg of the headband. A white fabric tag with a black and red coat of arms is sewn to the underside of the left leg of the headband. The fabric tag has red text that reads [Peck & Peck.] There is black text at the bottom of the fabric tag that reads [Fifth Avenue, New York.]
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
2007.3.591
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50e4d9b6a-45dd-4950-8cdb-79fd5b7e382d

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