Black wax print hat with abstract human figures and drum pattern

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.

A high crown hat with made with a an all-over black and tan African-inspired tribal print fabric. There are areas of water damage on the crown and the brim of the hat that reveal its fusible interfacing. The inner lining is made from a black synthetic fabric and there is no label. There is residue from water damage on the inner brim. The collection also has an ensemble made from the same fabric and donated to the Black Fashion Museum Collection by Dr. Robert LaPrince (2007.3.745abcd) This project received Federal support from the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative Pool, administered by the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum.

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