National Museum of African American History and Culture
Red cloche with netting and feathers
Bené Millinery, American, founded 1979 · 1950s
Red felt cloche with red netting going around the hat. There is nylon netting gathered on the proper right side along with purple, green, black, and gold feathers on the proper right side. The nylon net has been stitched into place and the feathers have been adhered with glue. The interior of the hat is composed of red felt and is unlined. A red Petersham ribbon is stitched along the interior crown. A white fabric tag is stitched to the center back and reads [Custom made by Bené]
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