Minnie Pearl's Hat

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Hat worn by Minnie Pearl
Dress, worn by Minnie Pearl
Hat, worn by Minnie Pearl

Object Details

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Pearl, Minnie

Description

A straw hat adorned with a band of artificial flowers and a dangling price tag was an essential component of country comedian Minnie Pearl's stage persona. Born Sarah Ophelia Colley in Centerville Tennessee, she perfected her style of rural humor in numerous appearances at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry, on radio, and on television.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Gift of Minnie Pearl

ID Number

1993.0457.02

accession number

1993.0457

catalog number

1993.0457.02

Object Name

hat

Physical Description

plastic (overall material)

straw (overall material)

paper (tag material)

Measurements

overall: 2 3/4 in x 15 1/2 in x 12 1/4 in; 6.985 cm x 39.37 cm x 31.115 cm

Related Publication

Kendrick, Kathleen M. and Peter C. Liebhold. Smithsonian Treasures of American History

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Culture and the Arts: Entertainment

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National Treasures exhibit

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-987f-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_740676