early 1950s
GUSN-7216
Black velvet with black velvet bow at each side; headband has irregular cut-out crescent shapes; fits close to head; lined with black grosgrain.
headbands (headgear)
headgear
stitching
rayon
velvet (fabric weave)
evening dress (concept)
Headband
Women's clothing
Velvet
Rayon
Hand Stitched
Evening Wear
Headband
Woven on lining: ""Coquette"".
Coquette (Maker)
Gift of Richard Thornton Fisher, Anne Fisher Tatlock, Faith Fisher Forbes, Charles Paine Fisher and John Bryant Fisher
1990.339
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