Designed by
Benson, Frank M., American
Owned by
Barnett, Etta Moten, American, 1901 - 2004
Date
1950-1980
Medium
cloth
Dimensions
H x W: 7 1/16 × 7 1/16 in. (18 × 18 cm)
Description
This is a black faux fur hat belonging to Etta Moten Barnett. It is a cloche style hat with no brim and is composed of a soft faux fur material. There is a white tag sewn to the inside of the black grosgrain sweatband. Black text on the white label reads “Frank M. Benson.”
Place used
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Etta Moten Barnett Archive
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
cloches
Topic
Activism
Actors
Broadway Theatre
Clothing and dress
Fashion
Millinery
Singers (Musicians)
Women
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
A2022.13.1.111
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown – Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57329e875-291d-4faa-b963-6e80b5f9e12b

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