Manufactured by
Scala, founded 1921
Worn by
Rakim, American, born 1968
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
Topic
Clothing and dress
Fashion
Hip-hop (Music)
Rappers (Musicians)
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.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5aff1d600-47ec-40de-a9e5-b163fa5631d5

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