Fedora worn by Michael Jackson during Victory tour: Museum Object and Cultural History

The object in the museum catalogue

A black fur felt fedora with gold metal buckle worn by Michael Jackson on his 1984 Victory tour. The interior is made of white silk and is stamped with the mark of the Maddest Hatter, a double Griffon flanking a crest with banner that reads "A Crown Upon Your Head." The interior label reads, "Made in USA custom made 7 3-8". The interior black leather hatband is stamped: "By Maddest Hatter" ; "Made Expressly for Michael Jackson" ; "100% Genuine Fur".

Materials, dates and provenance

• Date: 1984
• Created by: Maddest Hatter, American
• Owned by: Michael Jackson, American, 1958 - 2009
• Type: fedoras
• Medium: felt with silk, leather, and metal
• Dimensions: H x W: 5 1/8 x 12 x 13 1/8 in. (13 x 30.5 x 33.3 cm)
• Topic: African American
• Topic: Clothing and dress
• Topic: Musicians
• Topic: Popular music
• Object number: 2009.42.2
• Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
• Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

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