Museum object · Clothing - Costume
Stetson hat worn by DJ Kool Herc in the movie, Beat Street
1984
Bronx, New York City, Bronx County, New York, United States, North and Central America
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.
This is a black felt Cavalry Stetson hat worn by DJ Kool Herc in the dance drama film, “Beat Street.” The hat is accessorized with an attached brown leather hatband and stampede straps. The underlining is red cloth.
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Sources & collection details
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture — original record ↗
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Catalog reference: 2022.73.6
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