Created by
Maddest Hatter, American
Owned by
Jackson, Michael, American, 1958 - 2009
Date
1984
Medium
felt with silk, leather, and metal
Dimensions
H x W: 5 1/8 x 12 x 13 1/8 in. (13 x 30.5 x 33.3 cm)
Description
A black fur felt fedora with gold metal buckle worn by Michael Jackson on his 1984 Victory tour. The interior is made of white silk and is stamped with the mark of the Maddest Hatter, a double Griffon flanking a crest with banner that reads "A Crown Upon Your Head." The interior label reads, "Made in USA custom made 7 3-8". The interior black leather hatband is stamped: "By Maddest Hatter" ; "Made Expressly for Michael Jackson" ; "100% Genuine Fur".
Classification
Clothing-Costume
Type
fedoras
Topic
Clothing and dress
Musicians
Popular music
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2009.42.2
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51ec07116-7c78-4203-ab8e-02486e5144a6

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