On View
Segregation Gallery
Exhibition
Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation, 1876-1968
Manufactured by
A. Brod Fashion Accessories
Worn by
DeVore, Ophelia, American, 1922 - 2014
Date
1961
Medium
polyester chiffon and sequins
Dimensions
H x W: 50 x 9 3/4 in. (127 x 24.8 cm)
Description
Black chiffon scarf with gold sequins worn by Ophelia DeVore. The scarf is a long rectangle made from the black chiffon with vertical rows of large flat gold sequins sewn onto the chiffon on one side. A black fabric label with metallic copper embroidered text is sewn at one long end that reads "A. BROD / FASHION/ ACCESSORIES". A second label with fiber content and care information is sewn next to it.
Place used
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
scarves (costume accessories)
Topic
Clothing and dress
Fashion
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ophelia DeVore
Object number
2011.25.4.2
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd568080325-0508-45a6-9bd8-2cf363042982

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