Museum object · Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Black pillbox with veil and bow
1960s-1980s
Smithsonian NMAAHC collection
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 black pillbox hat made from wool felt. A black bow made from synthetic material is secured to the back of the hat with adhesive. A black net veil is secured under the back bow and extends to the front of the hat. The interior of the hat is unlined. There is a stamped label in the interior that reads [WPL 4384// Made in U.S.A//100% Wool] This project received Federal support from the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative Pool, administered by the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum.
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Catalog reference: 2007.3.485
