- Date
- 2006
- Medium
- wool felt, grosgrain ribbon, feathers, and synthetic fiber
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (on form): 6 1/2 × 10 1/4 × 13 1/4 in. (16.5 × 26 × 33.7 cm)
- Description
- A dark brown homburg style hat made from brown wool felt and a black grosgrain ribbon hatband with a bow at the proper left side. A cluster of multi-colored feathers extends from the top of the bow. The interior of the crown is lined with brown synthetic satin, with a manufacturer's logo at the center featuring a printed image of the tower of Pisa above the text "SCALA / COLLECTION". The word "SCALA" is also printed in gold on the interior proper left hat band. A small brown grosgrain ribbon bow is attached at the center back interior to indicate the proper back of the hat. To the proper left of the ribbon is a size and style tag.
- Place used
- Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing - Fashion and Historical
- Type
- homburgs
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Rakim
- Object number
- 2016.10.2.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




