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  • Collar, breast covers, and codpiece from a costume worn by Nona Hendryx

    These four (4) black leather covers are part of a costume worn by Nona Hendryx of Labelle. The costume consists of a headdress (.1), a cape (.2), silver studded black leather collar, breast covers, and codpiece (.3a-d), wrist cuffs (.4ab), platform boots (.5ab), prop handcuffs (.6), and a prop riding crop (.7).
    Designed by
    Blakely, Dorian
    Worn by
    Hendryx, Nona, American, born 1944
    Subject of
    Labelle, American, founded 1962
    Medium
    leather and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D ((a) On form): 7 × 20 1/2 × 8 in. (17.8 × 52.1 × 20.3 cm)
    H x W x D ((b) On form): 7 × 1/2 × 3 1/2 in. (17.8 × 1.3 × 8.9 cm)
    H x W x D ((c) On form): 7 × 7 × 4 in. (17.8 × 17.8 × 10.2 cm)
    H x W x D ((d) On form): 5 3/16 × 3 1/2 × 2 3/8 in. (13.2 × 8.9 × 6 cm)
    Type
    codpieces
    collars (neckwear)
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Place used
    Metropolitan Opera House, New York City, Manhattan County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1974
    Description
    These four (4) black leather covers are part of a costume worn by Nona Hendryx of Labelle. The costume consists of a headdress (.1), a cape (.2), silver studded black leather collar, breast covers, and codpiece (.3a-d), wrist cuffs (.4ab), platform boots (.5ab), prop handcuffs (.6), and a prop riding crop (.7).
    The four (4) black leather covers (.3a-d) are decorated with convex silver rounded nail head metal studs. They were worn with a white long-sleeved, ankle-length unitard. The unitard is not part of the museum collection, but it is presumed that the snaps on the reverse of the covers attached to snaps that were sewn onto the unitard.
    Collar, .a: The shaped collar has a rounded front center dip, and long sides with rounded ends that fully cover both shoulders. The collar is open at the back. It is made from a single layer of four (4) pieces of black leather seamed at the center front and on each shoulder, and left raw on the outside edges except at the front neck area where it is turned to the back and hemmed. The collar is decorated all over with convex silver rounded nail head metal studs. There are three (3) large metal snaps on the back of the collar, one male snap at the center front and one female snap at each back side. A silver safety pin is stuck through the fabric at the tip of the proper right back side of the collar.
    Breast covers, b, c: Both the breast covers are alike, roughly circular in shape with a slight roundness to them achieved by a seam near the middle. They are made from a single layer of black leather turned around the edges and hemmed on the reverse. The breast covers are decorated all over with convex silver rounded nail head metal studs. There are four (4) large metal female snaps on the reverse of each cover spaced evenly around the outer edge. A silver safety pin is stuck through near the edge on each of the breast covers.
    Codpiece-style cover, d: The codpiece-like cover is shaped like an upside-down teardrop when attached to the unitard. It is made from a single layer of black leather turned around the edges and hemmed on the reverse. The cover is decorated all over with convex silver rounded nail head metal studs. There is one large silver hook sewn on the front of the pointed end. There are two (2) large metal male snaps on the reverse at each corner of the wider rounded end.
    This costume is very similar to a costume worn by Hendryx during a performance at the Metropolitan Opera House on October 6, 1974.
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Costume
    Disco (Music)
    Funk (Music)
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Rock and roll (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Soul (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Nona Hendryx of Labelle
    Object number
    2014.246.2.3a-d
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions

  • Prop riding crop from a costume worn by Nona Hendryx of Labelle

    This prop riding crop is part of a costume worn by Nona Hendryx of Labelle. The costume consists of a headdress (.1), a cape (.2), silver studded black leather collar, breast covers, and codpiece (.3a-d), wrist cuffs (.4ab), platform boots (.5ab), prop handcuffs (.6), and a prop riding crop (.7).
    Designed by
    Blakely, Dorian
    Worn by
    Hendryx, Nona, American, born 1944
    Subject of
    Labelle, American, founded 1962
    Medium
    reinforced plastic, paint, leather, and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (On form): 25 5/8 × 11/16 × 3/4 in. (65.1 × 1.7 × 1.9 cm)
    H x W x D (Flat): 25 5/8 × 2 1/2 × 3/4 in. (65.1 × 6.4 × 1.9 cm)
    Type
    crops (animal equipment)
    props
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Place used
    Metropolitan Opera House, New York City, Manhattan County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1974
    Description
    This prop riding crop is part of a costume worn by Nona Hendryx of Labelle. The costume consists of a headdress (.1), a cape (.2), silver studded black leather collar, breast covers, and codpiece (.3a-d), wrist cuffs (.4ab), platform boots (.5ab), prop handcuffs (.6), and a prop riding crop (.7).
    The riding crop (.7) is a slightly flexible plastic tapered shaft covered with black braided synthetic fiber. The entire crop is spray painted with metallic silver paint. On the thin end of the crop shaft is a short loop of black leather (the keeper). Attached to the thicker end of the crop is a thin loop of black leather to be worn over the wearer's wrist. There is a silver cap on the thicker end of the crop at its handle. One (1) bead of black scored plastic is attached to the shaft approximately 6 1/2 inches from the tip of the metal cap. There is one (1) metal hook sewn on the handle so it can attach at the proper right hip of the white long-sleeved ankle-length unitard.
    This costume is very similar to a costume worn by Hendryx during a performance at the Metropolitan Opera House on October 6, 1974.
    Topic
    Costume
    Disco (Music)
    Funk (Music)
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Rock and roll (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Soul (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Nona Hendryx of Labelle
    Object number
    2014.246.2.7
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions

  • Prop handcuffs from a costume worn by Nona Hendryx of Labelle

    These prop handcuffs are part of a costume worn by Nona Hendryx of Labelle. The costume consists of a headdress (.1), a cape (.2), silver studded black leather collar, breast covers, and codpiece (.3a-d), wrist cuffs (.4ab), platform boots (.5ab), prop handcuffs (.6), and a prop riding crop (.7).
    Designed by
    Blakely, Dorian
    Worn by
    Hendryx, Nona, American, born 1944
    Subject of
    Labelle, American, founded 1962
    Medium
    metal and leather
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (On form): 7 3/4 × 4 3/4 × 2 in. (19.7 × 12.1 × 5.1 cm)
    H x W x D (Flat): 4 5/8 × 10 3/8 × 1 in. (11.7 × 26.4 × 2.5 cm)
    Type
    handcuffs
    props
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Place used
    Metropolitan Opera House, New York City, Manhattan County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1974
    Description
    These prop handcuffs are part of a costume worn by Nona Hendryx of Labelle. The costume consists of a headdress (.1), a cape (.2), silver studded black leather collar, breast covers, and codpiece (.3a-d), wrist cuffs (.4ab), platform boots (.5ab), prop handcuffs (.6), and a prop riding crop (.7).
    The handcuffs (.6) attached at the proper left hip of the white long-sleeved ankle-length unitard. The handcuffs are standard silver stainless steel, with rotating arm holes hinged to a ratchet mechanism for adjustable fit. The cuffs are attached together with a short length of heavy metal chain. One (1) strip of black leather wraps over the chain. The leather is decorated with convex silver rounded metal nail head studs and is tacked together at the sides. Two (2) large metal hooks are attached to the inside of the leather wrap, so that the cuffs dangle down from the leather wrap when they are hooked to the unitard.
    This costume is very similar to a costume worn by Hendryx during a performance at the Metropolitan Opera House on October 6, 1974.
    Topic
    Costume
    Disco (Music)
    Funk (Music)
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Rock and roll (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Soul (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Nona Hendryx of Labelle
    Object number
    2014.246.2.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions

  • Platform boots from a costume worn by Nona Hendryx of Labelle

    These boots are part of a costume worn by Nona Hendryx of Labelle. The costume consists of a headdress (.1), a cape (.2), silver studded black leather collar, breast covers, and codpiece (.3a-d), wrist cuffs (.4ab), platform boots (.5ab), prop handcuffs (.6), and a prop riding crop (.7).
    Designed by
    Blakely, Dorian
    Worn by
    Hendryx, Nona, American, born 1944
    Subject of
    Labelle, American, founded 1962
    Medium
    plastic, synthetic fiber, leather, metal, batting, and Velcro™
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (a): 19 × 9 1/4 × 3 3/4 in. (48.3 × 23.5 × 9.5 cm)
    H x W x D (b): 18 × 3 3/4 × 9 3/8 in. (45.7 × 9.5 × 23.8 cm)
    Type
    boots
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Place used
    Metropolitan Opera House, New York City, Manhattan County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1974
    Description
    These boots are part of a costume worn by Nona Hendryx of Labelle. The costume consists of a headdress (.1), a cape (.2), silver studded black leather collar, breast covers, and codpiece (.3a-d), wrist cuffs (.4ab), platform boots (.5ab), prop handcuffs (.6), and a prop riding crop (.7).
    The two platform boots (.5ab) are both alike, made from modified open-toed ankle-strap platform heel shoes with customized uppers. The leg covers were permanently attached to the platform heel shoes, using small brads and larger flat-headed nails. The shoes have wooden platforms, black satin toe straps, and ankle straps. The ankle straps close at the outer ankle with a silver metal buckle. Black Velcro™ is nailed to each back side of the platform heel, with both sides of the Velcro™ stuck together and having an unclear purpose. Convex silver rounded metal nail head studs are nailed around all sides of the platform. The uppers of the foot and the leg covers are made from a single layer of black leather. An additional piece of black leather is wrapped around padding and sewn along the top edge to form a three-dimensional decorative element. The leather is decorated all over with convex silver rounded metal nail head studs. The covers close up the center back with a silver metal zipper. There are two (2) studs in the bottom of the right shoe (b), one on the back edge of the ball of the foot, the other on the outer edge of the heel. There is a stamp on the insole of the right shoe (b) that reads "Oran[ge?]" in white print.
    This costume is very similar to a costume worn by Hendryx during a performance at the Metropolitan Opera House on October 6, 1974.
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Costume
    Disco (Music)
    Funk (Music)
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Rock and roll (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Soul (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Nona Hendryx of Labelle
    Object number
    2014.246.2.5ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions

  • Wrist cuffs from a costume worn by Nona Hendryx of Labelle

    These wrist cuffs are part of a costume worn by Nona Hendryx of Labelle. The costume consists of a headdress (.1), a cape (.2), silver studded black leather collar, breast covers, and codpiece (.3a-d), wrist cuffs (.4ab), platform boots (.5ab), prop handcuffs (.6), and a prop riding crop (.7).
    Designed by
    Blakely, Dorian
    Worn by
    Hendryx, Nona, American, born 1944
    Subject of
    Labelle, American, founded 1962
    Medium
    leather, metal, and batting
    Dimensions
    H x W x D ((a) On form): 7 1/2 × 4 × 4 in. (19.1 × 10.2 × 10.2 cm)
    H x W x D ((b) On form): 7 1/2 × 4 1/4 × 3 3/4 in. (19.1 × 10.8 × 9.5 cm)
    Type
    cuffs (costume components)
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Place used
    Metropolitan Opera House, New York City, Manhattan County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1974
    Description
    These wrist cuffs are part of a costume worn by Nona Hendryx of Labelle. The costume consists of a headdress (.1), a cape (.2), silver studded black leather collar, breast covers, and codpiece (.3a-d), wrist cuffs (.4ab), platform boots (.5ab), prop handcuffs (.6), and a prop riding crop (.7).
    The wrist cuffs (.4ab) are alike, shaped to be wider at the forearm and tapering to the wrist. They are made from a single layer of three (3) pieces of black leather, including a gusset sewn at the center, with the edges turned to the reverse and hemmed. The forearm edge has an additional piece of leather wrapped around padding to form a three-dimensional detail. The cuffs are decorated all over with convex silver rounded metal nail head studs. They close with a silver metal zipper that starts at the wrist, with the toggle at the forearm when the cuffs are closed.
    This costume is very similar to a costume worn by Hendryx during a performance at the Metropolitan Opera House on October 6, 1974.
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Costume
    Disco (Music)
    Funk (Music)
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Rock and roll (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Soul (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Nona Hendryx of Labelle
    Object number
    2014.246.2.4ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions

  • Feathered headdress from a costume worn by Nona Hendryx of Labelle

    This headdress is part of a costume worn by Nona Hendryx of Labelle. The costume consists of a headdress (.1), a cape (.2), silver studded black leather collar, breast covers, and codpiece (.3a-d), wrist cuffs (.4ab), platform boots (.5ab), prop handcuffs (.6), and a prop riding crop (.7).
    Designed by
    Blakely, Dorian
    Worn by
    Hendryx, Nona, American, born 1944
    Subject of
    Labelle, American, founded 1962
    Medium
    feather, satin, wood, metal, leather, and Velcro™
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (On form): 33 × 29 × 31 in. (83.8 × 73.7 × 78.7 cm)
    Type
    headdresses
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Place used
    Metropolitan Opera House, New York City, Manhattan County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1974
    Description
    This headdress is part of a costume worn by Nona Hendryx of Labelle. The costume consists of a headdress (.1), a cape (.2), silver studded black leather collar, breast covers, and codpiece (.3a-d), wrist cuffs (.4ab), platform boots (.5ab), prop handcuffs (.6), and a prop riding crop (.7).
    The headdress (.1) consists of a fauxhawk with feathers and black leather side straps that fasten under the chin. The fauxhawk section is made of two pieces of hard material, probably wood, that is covered in black satin and decorated with convex silver rounded nail head metal studs on the exterior sides. Short black iridescent feathers, alternating with very long off-white feathers, are glued around the top edges of each hard side. The two sides are connected with a wide strip of black satin that is nailed and stapled along the bottom edge of each side. On the top area, pieces of wire connect to the inner sides of the hard pieces, allowing the sides to hinge outward slightly and to conform to the curve of the wearer's head. The top is filled with short black iridescent feathers. At the bottom outside edge of each hard side of the fauxhawk, two (2) straps of black leather are nailed. Each set of two straps is decorated with convex silver rounded nail head metal studs, and extends down the wearer's head so that one (1) strap goes in front of the ear and one (1) strap goes behind the ear. The two sets of straps fasten under the chin with a large metal snap. There are three (3) small silver grommets on the end of each strap that may have functioned as a lacing system for an additional tie closure.
    This costume is very similar to a costume worn by Hendryx during a performance at the Metropolitan Opera House on October 6, 1974.
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Costume
    Disco (Music)
    Funk (Music)
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Rock and roll (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Soul (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Nona Hendryx of Labelle
    Object number
    2014.246.2.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions

  • Black cape from a costume worn by Nona Hendryx of Labelle

    This cape is part of a costume worn by Nona Hendryx of Labelle. The costume consists of a headdress (.1), a cape (.2), silver studded black leather collar, breast covers, and codpiece (.3a-d), wrist cuffs (.4ab), platform boots (.5ab), prop handcuffs (.6), and a prop riding crop (.7).
    Designed by
    Blakely, Dorian
    Worn by
    Hendryx, Nona, American, born 1944
    Subject of
    Labelle, American, founded 1962
    Medium
    synthetic fiber, metal, batting, and wire
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (On form): 68 × 26 × 25 in. (172.7 × 66 × 63.5 cm)
    Type
    capes (outerwear)
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Place used
    Metropolitan Opera House, New York City, Manhattan County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1974
    Description
    This cape is part of a costume worn by Nona Hendryx of Labelle. The costume consists of a headdress (.1), a cape (.2), silver studded black leather collar, breast covers, and codpiece (.3a-d), wrist cuffs (.4ab), platform boots (.5ab), prop handcuffs (.6), and a prop riding crop (.7).
    The floor-length cape (.2) is made of a black synthetic fabric with a shiny finish. The cape is open in the front, with no armholes, and closes with a silver metal zipper that runs from the upper edge of the bustline to the upper neck just below the chin. A tight-fitting hood, made from the same black material, is attached at the back neck. The collar and shoulders of the cape have attached padded decorations consisting of a wide collar made of two layers of the black material with batting between them that are quilted in undulating concentric lines. The sides of the bib are folded in an accordion fashion to create a wing-like structure on each shoulder. The edges of these wings contain stiff wire that is molded to the shape and sewn inside the outermost edge of the layers of black material. The seams of the quilted lines are obscured by lengths of small silver ball chain. Long lengths of the ball chain extend from the end of the shoulders with both ends attached, creating long loops in a concentric half-oval down the sides of the cape. The hem of the cape is padded and quilted with three (3) parallel lines, with the seams also covered in the silver ball chain.
    The interior of the cape is not lined. There are custom-made oversized shoulder pads to support the quilted collar and wings.
    This costume is very similar to a costume worn by Hendryx during a performance at the Metropolitan Opera House on October 6, 1974.
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Costume
    Disco (Music)
    Funk (Music)
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Rock and roll (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Soul (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Nona Hendryx of Labelle
    Object number
    2014.246.2.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions