The World in a Hat (Exhibition)

Exist Dates

1975 November 5 - 1976 February

Biographical or Historical Note

abstract

Exhibition. Opened in November 5, 1975 and closed February 1976. Located in Section 5, Floor 2 in the Corner Gallery at the American Museum of Natural History. "The World in a Hat" was an eleven-minute multi-screen presentation depicting the significance of hats.

Summary

"The World in a Hat" was an eleven-minute multi-screen presentation depicting the significance of hats. The slide-show, and accompanying artwork, was a commentary on hats as emblems of status. It was conceived and written by Margaret Cooper of the Museum's Exhibition and Graphics department and was narrated by Bess Meyerson. Original drawings were by Judith Rice. Shown in conjunction with the slide show were hats actually worn by such notables as New York Congresswoman Bella Abzug, Al Smith, Fiorello LaGuardia, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt. The exhibit was on view in the Corner Gallery of the American Museum of Natural History from November 5, 1975 through February, 1976.

Individuals and institutions involved in the creation of the exhibition: Margaret Cooper.

Sources

American Museum of Natural History Press Release, October 16, 1975. Departmental Records, 101; American Museum of Natural History Library Archives.

American Museum of Natural History Press Release Calendar of Events, January, 1976. Departmental Records, 101; American Museum of Natural History Library Archives.

American Museum of Natural History Press Release, April 1, 1975. Departmental Records, 101; American Museum of Natural History Library Archives.

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Related Corporate, Personal, and Family Names

American Museum of Natural History. Corner Gallery.
Location of exhibition.

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