Manufactured by:

Stetson, American, founded 1865  Search this

Worn by:

DJ Kool Herc, Jamaican American, born 1955  Search this

Medium:

felt, leather and metal

Dimensions:

Diameter (brim to crown): 3 in. (7.6 cm)

Diameter (internal, crown): 8 in. (20.3 cm)

Diameter (external, brim): 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm)

Type:

cowboy hats

Place depicted:

Bronx, New York City, Bronx County, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date:

1984

Description:

This is a black felt Cavalry Stetson hat worn by DJ Kool Herc in the dance drama film, “Beat Street.” The hat is accessorized with an attached brown leather hatband and stampede straps. The underlining is red cloth.

Topic:

African American  Search this

Clothing and dress  Search this

DJs (Musicians)  Search this

Film  Search this

Hip-hop (Music)  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number:

2022.73.6

Restrictions & Rights:

No known copyright restrictions

Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification:

Clothing - Costume

Exhibition:

Musical Crossroads

On View:

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd540e89b67-f5ea-4b57-ae8c-b2d7da95bed7

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2022.73.6