Crowns: Portraits of Black Women in Church Hats
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| Rating | : | 4.29 (790 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0385500866 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-02-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
For these women, a church hat, flamboyant as it may be, is no mere fashion accessory; it's a cherished African American custom, one observed with boundless passion by black women of various religious denominations. There's something special about you." If a hat says a lot about a person, it says even more about a people-the customs they observe, the symbols they prize, and the fashions they fancy. Award-winning journalist Craig Marberry provides an intimate look at the women and their lives. Countless black women would rather attend church naked than hatless. Together they've captured a
Melissa said Great gift!. I bought this as a gift for my mother. She loved it! It's a great conversation piece esp among the older women in my family and community.. Amazon Customer said Five Stars. Stunning photographs and poignant stories. Brought back many memories of those days when everyone wore hats.. Very satisfied ! Amazon Customer This book was in great condition. Very happy with my purchase and the price of the book was the best.
Michael Cunningham is a commercial photographer whose clients include Coca-Cola and Sara Lee. He has written articles for the Washington Post and Essence magazine. Marberry is also the grandson of the late Louis Henry Ford, former Presiding Bishop of the Church of God in Christ. . Two of his photographs are currently on loan to the Smithsonian's Anacostia Museum, and his works have been featured in the New
Award-winning journalist Craig Marberry provides an intimate look at the women and their lives. Together they've captured a captivating custom, this wearing of church hats, a peculiar convergence of faith and fashion that keeps the Sabbath both holy and glamorous. For these women, a church hat, flamboyant as it may be, is no mere fashion accessory; it's a cherished African American custom, one observed with boundless passion by black women of various religious denominations. Photographer Michael Cunningham beautifully captures the self-expressions of women of all ages-from young glamorous women to serene but stylish grandmothers. There's something special about you." If a hat says a lot about a person, it says even mor