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Loading... Crowns: Portraits of Black Women in Church Hatsby Michael Cunningham, Craig Marberry
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. B&W photographs of black women in church hats. Photos from the time of publication. I love hats, ergo, I love this book. Social history, fashion, photography, memoir all rolled into one. "Countless black women would rather attend church naked than hatless", according to the book jacket. Why? This book, through the words of the women themselves, strives to answer that question. Each woman is beautifully photographed in a hat of her choosing, and describes its history and its meaning for her. Editing to add a link to a Chicago Tribune story (with video) about a woman who designs these hats. no reviews | add a review
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A series of fifty black-and-white photographs, complemented by interviews with the subjects, explores the role of the church hat as a reflection of both personal style and a cherished African American tradition. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)391.43Social sciences Customs, Etiquette, Folklore Costume and personal appearance Kinds of garments; accessories; buttonsLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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