Ornament, Hair

Name/Title

Ornament, Hair

Entry/Object ID

G2003.027

Description

Hair ornament consisting of a heavy wire arc covered with turquoise silk chenille yarn between a pair of decorations formed of turquoise silk ‘pipe cleaners’ looped around 4 clusters of blown-glass pearls, each with 2 short loops of turquoise satin ribbon and a large fringe of turquoise silk chenille loops. Seems to be of a size to fit over a chignon or bun, rather than across or around the head.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1845 - 1855

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Search Terms

chenille, pearl, hair ornament