- 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
- 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.




