Blue derby hat with feathers and flowers
National Museum of African American History and Culture

Blue derby hat with feathers and flowers

Vanilla Beane, American, 1919 - 2022 · 1980s

wool felt, feathers, rayon ribbon, silk, synthetic fiber, paper, plastic, and metal
National Museum of African American History and Culture
CC0 — Public Domain
National Museum of African American History and Culture

Blue derby hat with feathers and flowers. The dark cadet blue hat has a rounded crown at the top, and a small brim with a rounded edge. There is a navy blue Petersham ribbon going around the base of the hat, above the brim. At the front of the hat are several small bunches of faux flowers in gradient shades of dark blue and white with olive green leaves. Extending from the flower bunches are white, blue, and grey feathers. In the interior is a navy blue Petersham ribbon and stamped gold letters reading [WPL 4384 (?). Made in U.S.A. 100% Wool] There is a white manufacturer’s label with jagged edges and dark blue text reading [Custom Made By / Bené].

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