Blue derby hat with feathers and flowers

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.

Blue derby hat with feathers and flowers. The dark cadet blue hat has a rounded crown at the top, and a small brim with a rounded edge. There is a navy blue Petersham ribbon going around the base of the hat, above the brim. At the front of the hat are several small bunches of faux flowers in gradient shades of dark blue and white with olive green leaves. Extending from the flower bunches are white, blue, and grey feathers. In the interior is a navy blue Petersham ribbon and stamped gold letters reading [WPL 4384 (?). Made in U.S.A. 100% Wool] There is a white manufacturer’s label with jagged edges and dark blue text reading [Custom Made By / Bené].

Catalog date

1980s

Recorded places

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Recorded subjects

African American; Clothing and dress; Fashion; Millinery

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