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Museum object · Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Grey knit turban style hat

late 20th century

Smithsonian NMAAHC collection

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Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A grey knit turban style hat made of synthetic, likely polyester. The hat is made of one piece of fabric and is gathered at the center front and center back creating a bow shape. A one and a half inch wide self fabric band is sewn at the front bow.

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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-13

Catalog reference: 2007.3.1028

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