High crown brimless hat with ruched red velveteen

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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, brimless hat made from ruched dark red velveteen fabric draped over a buckram base. The layers of velvet are arranged around the crown of the hat to resemble a rose. The interior of the hat is lined with black acetate lining. There is a bright red Petersham ribbon stitched along the interior brim. A white fabric tag with a single red rhinestone adhered to it is stitched to the center back. The white fabric tag reads [Ian D] in black text. 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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