Coffee & Collections: Portrait of a Hatmaker

Coffee & Collections: Portrait of a Hatmaker

Join us for a discussion with painter Benjamin Ferry, who created a portrait of Ms. Beane now in the museum’s collection.

By Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum

Date and time

Saturday, June 7 · 2 - 3pm EDT

Location

Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum

1901 Fort Pl, SE Washington, DC 20020

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour

Affectionately known as DC’s Hat Lady, Vanilla Beane (1919-2022) spent a lifetime creating intricate, one-of-a-kind toppers for prominent local and national figures. For over forty years, her shop in the Manor Park neighborhood served as a hub of fashion and community. Join us for a discussion with painter Benjamin Ferry, who created a portrait of Ms. Beane now in the museum’s collection.

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Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum

The Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum documents and preserves communities’ memories, struggles, and successes, and offers a platform where diverse voices and cultures can be heard.

FreeJun 7 · 2:00 PM EDT