Created by
Unidentified
Worn by
Short-Colomb, Mélisande
Subject of
Georgetown University, founded 1789
Date
ca. 2017
Medium
cloth
Dimensions
L x W (2021.10.2.1): 42 × 37 in. (106.7 × 94 cm)
L x W (2021.10.2.2): 79 × 32 1/2 in. (200.7 × 82.6 cm)
Description
Two headscarves worn together. One, blue with a flower pattern and cut edges, was worn under the second. The second scarf is longer and features a multi-colored pattern. The second scarf is well-worn and has some tears and frays along its seams.
Place used
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
headscarves
Topic
Clothing and dress
Education
Justice
Slavery
U.S. History, 2001-
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Mélisande Short-Colomb
Object number
2021.10.2.1-.2
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57629f0db-a3f4-4e59-aef9-9959fc592918

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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