Created by
Beane, Vanilla, American, 1919 - 2022
Date
1950-1969
Medium
synthetic fiber, sequins, and elastic
Dimensions
8 1/2 × 9 × 10 in. (21.6 × 22.9 × 25.4 cm)
Description
Light pastel green veiled cap made by Vanilla Beane. The body of the hat is constructed of a solid form around which light green cotton fabric has been wrapped in and overlapping design. This fabric has a number of small gray cylindrical glass beads sewn onto it. Overtop of this form is a pastel green netting, which is gathered at the PR back of the hat. At the gathering point is a three layered tight green mesh bow decorated with several mirrored circular sequins. The interior of the cap is lined with the same fabric as the exterior and the crown has a band of green cloth sewn around it. There is a white elastic strap affixed to either side of the interior of the cap.
Place made
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
hats
Topic
Black Enterprise
Business
Clothing and dress
Local and regional
Millinery
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Vanilla Beane
Object number
2013.141.4
Restrictions & Rights
© Vanilla Beane
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd597971d56-316e-4b5e-9dbb-bfaae982e92b

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