Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Hat |
Catalog Number |
2002.47.2 |
Maker |
Doris Designed |
Date |
ca. 1970 |
Material(s) |
Polyester/Satin |
Dimensions |
L-54.61 inches |
Description |
This is a hat worn by an African American woman to church on Sundays. It is made of tan polyester and is pleated throughout the crown, where the fabric begins to diagonally spiral. There is a 1 inch light brown grosgrain ribbon hatband with 1/4" orange grosgrain ribbon and 1/2" dark brown satin ribbon stitched to the top edge. There is a floral costume jewelry pin on the right side of the band. This wide brim is rolled up on one side and has a light brown grosgrain ribbon trim. There are nine black rows of piping stitched to the brim. The hat has an orange satin lining and a black grosgrain headband on the interior. A white maker's mark tag is located on the interior and reads: "Doris/Designed." |
Notes |
The church hat is a cherished African American custom observed by women of various religious faiths. The tradition of covering one's head while at worship symbolizes obedience to God, but generations of women have interpreted this with passion and flair, mixing faith with fashion. These hats belonged to Jeannie Clayton Payne of Louisville (1912-2002). She attended Facts of Faith Fellowship Ministries and Plymouth Congregation Church. Many days and nights it was not unusual to find Jeannie decked out in her stylish Sunday clothes. A hat always donned her head that usually matched the rest of her outfit. She loved fashion and loved to look like a million bucks. As a Southern woman growing up during the 1940s, women would take pride in their appearance, and Jeannie was no different. She shopped at Selman's boutique on 4th Street in downtown Louisville. This was a very popular shop that sold hats and other accessories to African American women. |
Collection |
Channell Barbour Collection |
People |
Payne, Jeannie Clayton, 1912-2002 3M Doris Designed |
Subjects |
African-American Hats Afro-Americans Women Clothing & dress |
Search Terms |
African Americans Women Women's clothing Hats hat |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |