On View
Musical Crossroads Gallery
Exhibition
Musical Crossroads
Manufactured by
Stetson, American, founded 1865
Worn by
DJ Kool Herc, Jamaican American, born 1955
Date
1984
Medium
felt, leather and metal
Dimensions
Diameter (brim to crown): 3 in. (7.6 cm)
Diameter (internal, crown): 8 in. (20.3 cm)
Diameter (external, brim): 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm)
Description
This is a black felt Cavalry Stetson hat worn by DJ Kool Herc in the dance drama film, “Beat Street.” The hat is accessorized with an attached brown leather hatband and stampede straps. The underlining is red cloth.
Place depicted
Bronx, New York City, Bronx County, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Clothing - Costume
Type
cowboy hats
Topic
Clothing and dress
DJs (Musicians)
Film
Hip-hop (Music)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2022.73.6
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd540e89b67-f5ea-4b57-ae8c-b2d7da95bed7

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