Created by
D, Ian
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
1980s
Medium
velveteen, straw, buckram, cellulose acetate lining, rayon ribbon, metal wire, glass rhinestone, and adhesive
Dimensions
H x W x D: 6 3/4 × 8 1/4 × 8 1/2 × 21 3/4 in. (17.1 × 21 × 21.6 × 55.2 cm)
Description
A high crown, brimless hat made from ruched dark red velveteen fabric draped over a buckram base. The layers of velvet are arranged around the crown of the hat to resemble a rose. The interior of the hat is lined with black acetate lining. There is a bright red Petersham ribbon stitched along the interior brim. A white fabric tag with a single red rhinestone adhered to it is stitched to the center back. The white fabric tag reads [Ian D] in black text.
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
2007.3.593
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53b3cfd50-58a4-4ef8-9a5b-a44d2b027a55

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