Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
1980s-1990s
Medium
synthetic tulle and plastic
Dimensions
L x W: 155 × 39 in. (393.7 × 99.1 cm)
Description
A cathedral wedding veil with pearl beads. The veil is made of synthetic likely nylon tulle. A pouf of tulle is gathered at the top of the veil with multiple faux pearls sewn throughout which vary in size. A clear plastic French comb is sewn to the interior side of the pouf at the top of the veil with clear plastic monofilament thread. Four layers of tulle are sewn to the bottom of the pouf. The top two layers are shorter, ending around knee length. The bottom two layers continue into a long train.
Collection title
Black Fashion Museum Collection
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
veils
Topic
Clothing and dress
Fashion
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Black Fashion Museum founded by Lois K. Alexander-Lane
Object number
2007.3.681
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55c6f974b-96c5-44b6-8d7b-7dbcddb7e6b0

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