Purple pleated hat with three-looped bow
National Museum of African American History and Culture

Purple pleated hat with three-looped bow

Unidentified · 1980s

silk acetate, synthetic silk, elastic, cotton, buckram, and paint
National Museum of African American History and Culture
CC0 — Public Domain
National Museum of African American History and Culture

A high crown, purple and silver hat made from synthetic silk acetate material. The sides of the hat are constructed from knife pleated purple fabric. A triple looped bow is stitched to the top of the hat. The outer fabric of the bow is constructed from purple material, while the inner portion of the bow is made from silver fabric. The knot in the middle of the triple looped bow is made from silver fabric. Synthetic silk lines the interior of the hat. Black elastic cords are hand stitched to the lining at the right and left of the hat. There is no label.

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