Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
1970s - 1980s
Medium
straw, acrylic, synthetic grosgrain ribbon, metal wire, monofilament thread
Dimensions
H x W x D: 4 3/4 × 20 3/4 × 20 3/4 × 20 3/4 in. (12.1 × 52.7 × 52.7 × 52.7 cm)
Description
A brown straw sun hat. The hat is made from two pieces of natural straw – one for the crown and one for the wide brim, that have been sewn together at the base of the crown with monofilament thread. The natural straw has been coated with a layer of acrylic paint. A wire ribbon runs along the edge of the brim. It has been folded under and sewn into place. Brown synthetic grosgrain ribbon has been stitched along the interior crown. 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
Topic
Clothing and dress
Fashion
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
2007.3.671
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fe73ed4b-e930-400b-8d79-7b39164c938f

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