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Headdress

2007.43.2.3

Name
Headdress
History Category
Significant Dates
1940
Description
Headdress
Cream coloured crown constructed in 2 pieces with added decorative embellishments; base is formed from stiffened fabric and plastic? mesh; front piece is a crown-like shape with tiers and 2 back flaps which extend and slip under loops secured to the back piece, the back flaps are then tied together at under a decorative medallion; the back piece is a half domed shape; extensions and layers of stiffened leaf-like and floral shapes are attached to both the front and back pieces; all over decorations include rhinestones, beads, green stiffened mesh and cream braid; floral forms on wire supports are located throughout the crown; lining is a glazed brown material; metal and wire extensions from exterior decorations are visible in the interior.
Quantity
1
Dimension
Height: 38.0cm | Width: 34.0cm | Depth: 29.0cm
Catalogue Number
2007.43.2.3
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