On View
Taking the Stage Gallery
Exhibition
Taking the Stage
Designed by
Norris, Patricia, American, 1931 - 2015
Worn by
Ejiofor, Chiwetel, British, born 1977
Created by
Western Costume Company, American, founded 1912
Subject of
Northup, Solomon, American, 1808 - 1875
Date
2013
Medium
straw, cotton ribbon
Dimensions
H x W x D (On form): 8 × 15 1/2 × 15 in. (20.3 × 39.4 × 38.1 cm)
Description
This straw boater hat was worn by Chiwetel Ejiofor as Solomon Northup in the film 12 Years a Slave (2013). The hat is made from braided straw sewn in concentric circles to form a wide round brim, tall crown, and crushed top. A hatband made from brown braided cotton ribbon is tied around the crown and knotted at the proper left side. Illegible text is handwritten in black ink on the interior center back crown.
Classification
Clothing - Costume
Type
boaters
Topic
Actors
Clothing and dress
Costume
Costume design
Design
Film
Men
Slavery
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Western Costume Company
Object number
2015.158.2.1
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5559f2517-1001-4b34-8c76-b780df21b6e9

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