Created by
Unidentified
Worn by
DeVore, Ophelia, American, 1922 - 2014
Date
mid 20th century
Medium
rhinestone, fabric, rhinestone
Dimensions
H x W: 5 x 9 in. (12.7 x 22.9 cm)
Description
Black fascinator with faux flowers worn by Ophelia DeVore. The cap is made from heavy weight black synthetic faille that is covered on the facing side entirely by black faux flowers made from large rounded pieces of semi-sheer and crinkled fabric. Each flower has a cluster of either white or pink plastic stamen. The flowers at the front center have small clear rhinestones adhered to the petals in a scattered manner.
The interior rim of the cap is trimmed in black velvet covered wire to keep it rigid, with triangles of the wire protruding at each side to secure the cap behind the ears. The number "932" is handwritten faintly in white at the interior proper left side.
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 Ophelia DeVore
Object number
2011.25.14
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5cb4cb1c9-1315-404f-941a-90c023cb2604

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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