Yellow woven pillbox with veil

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

A yellow woven pillbox hat with a yellow nylon net veil. The understructure of the hat is made from nylon bobbinet that has been blocked to shape. Gold colored synthetic raffia material, which consists of alternating strips of shiny and matte faux raffia is wound around the hat and secured to itself, creating a solid, bowl-like shape. A golden nylon net is adhered to the top of the crown and drapes down the front of the hat. There are sports of gold colored synthetic chenille flocking wired to various spots on the veil. Metal wire runs along the bottom edge of the hat and is covered with a gold by a gold velveteen ribbon, which is stitched into place. The interior of the hat is unlined. A yellow fabric label is adhered to the interior center back. It reads [CLOVER LANE] in black text.

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