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Black beret from Black Power Era

1970s

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Washington, D.C., United States

This is a black beret with a round patch attached to the right side. The patch has a black background with red border. In the center of the patch is a smaller circle with a green background. In the circle is a graphic of two hands clasping, outlined in red. Around the outside of the center circle is red, stitched text that reads [BLACK - CULTURE - PRIDE]. Attached to the top of the beret is a large red, round patch with a central, stitched graphic of a raised fist. The patch is bordered in black with a small black circle within. Above the fist between the two circles is green, stitched text that reads [FREE ANGELA DAVIS]. Within the beret attached to the inside top is a clear plastic pocket. Attached to the back of the beret is a small loop of ribbon.

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  • Title: Black beret from Black Power Era
  • Date Created: 1970s
  • Physical Dimensions: H x W x D: 4 1/2 × 9 × 10 in. (11.4 × 22.9 × 25.4 cm)
  • Subject Keywords: United States--History--1969-2001, Clothing and dress, Politics, Black power
  • Medium: cloth with thread and ribbon
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

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