Object Details
Created by
Unidentified
Worn by
Lena Jo Anderson, American
Description
A woven straw sombrero hat with a rounded crown and wide brim with rolled edges. The ends of some straw pieces are loose on the brim. The hat has writing in brown marker on the crown and underside of the brim. The words [Peace] and [Love] are written around the base of the crown. A floral design and additional text is found on the top of the crown. The underside of the brim is filled with additional writing. It includes names: [Carl], [Sophia], [Lena], and [Estella]. It also includes word and phrases: [Soul], [Sister], [Brother], and [Can you dig it]. The hat was worn by Lena Jo Anderson during the Civil Rights campaign in Camden, Alabama.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Rosetta M. Anderson
Date
1971-1972
Object number
2013.94
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
sombreros
Medium
ink on straw
Dimensions
H x W x D: 7 1/4 x 20 x 20 in. (18.4 x 50.8 x 50.8 cm)
Place used
Camden, Wilcox County, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
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Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Civil Rights
Clothing and dress
Segregation
U.S. History, 1969-2001
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2013.94