This hat was worn on stage by Bo Diddley (December 30, 1928–June 2, 2008) during the last 15 years of his career, including his final performance on May 12, 2007. The hat is made of black felt, with brown trim around the brim and a wide black ribbon band featuring the silver medallion bearing the name "BO" designed by Diddly himself. There are several other decorative elements attached to the band: a round "BLUES" pin, a Smokey Bear pin, a Florida Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry pin, and a gold pin in the shape of an alligator.
Felt hat with medallion worn by Bo Diddley
- Description
- Hat worn on stage by Bo Diddley for the last 15 years of his career, including his final performance on May 12, 2007. The hat is made of black felt, with brown trim around the brim and a wide black ribbon band featuring the silver medallion bearing the name "BO" designed by Diddly himself. There are several other decorative elements attached to the band: a round "BLUES" pin, a Smokey Bear pin, a Florida Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry pin, and a gold pin in the shape of an alligator.
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Created by
- Resistol Hats, American, founded 1927
- Owned by
- Bo Diddley, American, 1928 - 2008
- Date
- ca. 1992
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Medium
- felt, silver
- Dimensions
- H x W (hat): 5 3/4 x 12 x 13 in. (14.6 x 30.5 x 33 cm)
- L x W (hatbox): 18 1/2 x 15 x 8 in. (47 x 38.1 x 20.3 cm)
- Type
- hats
