especially when they were going to church and formal events, the woman's crowning glory was the hat," he explained. "In the South, women pride themselves on being Southern belles so wearing a hat ...

Church hats remain a powerful symbol of pride, elegance, and tradition in the African American community.

The New York State Museum is looking for hats Black women wore to church as part of an exhibit. The museum and the Rapp Road Historical Association are teaming up to collect and preserve the ...

both American and British women alike wanted to wear their finest to the races, and in those days that definitely included a hat. While statement headwear is typically not necessary formal attire ...