Designed by
Chandra Inc., American
Owned by
Barnett, Etta Moten, American, 1901 - 2004
Date
1980-2004
Medium
.1: polyester with plastic and ribbon
.2ab: cardboard with cord (fiber product)
Dimensions
H x W x D (.1): 5 1/2 × 9 3/16 × 9 3/16 in. (14 × 23.3 × 23.3 cm)
H x W x D (.2ab): 6 15/16 × 13 × 13 in. (17.7 × 33 × 33 cm)
Description
This is a white hat (.1) studded with rhinestones and its accompanying hatbox (.2a) with lid (.2b). The hat is composed of a white woven straw-like material in a cloche style. The surface of the hat is studded with clear rhinestones at regular intervals. There is a small red grosgrain ribbon bow on the front brim. On the inside of the hat is a white fabric tag sewn to the back of the red grosgrain sweatband. On the tag is black text that reads “CHANDRA.” The hatbox (.2a) is a circular cardboard box with a light brown exterior and a red interior. It has a red cord to fasten down the lid threaded into the body of the box to create a second loop as a carrying handle. The lid (.2b) has a light brown top with a black rim and gold text across the top that reads “CHANDRA inc. / 6 W 57th STREET – NEW YORK.”
Place purchased
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
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
hatboxes
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
A2022.13.1.31.1-.2ab
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown – Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54aaee544-1896-4f63-a19b-f5cff3d12e2e

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