- On View
- Musical Crossroads Gallery
- Museum Maps
- Objects in this Location
- 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.




