Created by
Jay Lord Hatters, American, 1937 - 1989
Worn by
De Shields, André, American, born 1946
Date
1982
Medium
wool (textile), felt, silk (textile), leather and plastic
Dimensions
H x W x D: 11 7/8 × 10 × 4 3/4 in. (30.2 × 25.4 × 12.1 cm)
Description
Bowler hat from Ain't Misbehavin' costume ensemble for Act I worn by André De Shields during the 1982 NBC TV special. The bowler hat is made from dark navy blue felt and a shiny fabric border on the upturned edges of the hat. The hatband surrounds the head of that hat and folds over itself to make a flat bow on the proper right. The hatband fabric is mostly blue with a central line of white, light blue, yellow and light blue. The inside of the hat is lined with a shiny fabric material and has an edging of leather and felt to keep the hat in place. The top crown inside the hat is lined with clear plastic over the manufacture's label that reads, [PRO REGE ET GREGE / JAY LORD / REG. / HATTER / NEW YORK]. The label also includes an illustration of a top hat and walking stick.
Place made
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Clothing - Costume
Type
derbies (hats)
Topic
Actors
Broadway Theatre
Clothing and dress
Costume
Entertainers
Musical Theatre
Television
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of André De Shields
Object number
2018.1.1.2
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5365b6c9f-3341-41ef-8edc-9d17f25d490b

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