Created by
Unidentified
Worn by
DeVore, Ophelia, American, 1922 - 2014
Date
1970
Medium
feathers
Dimensions
H x W: 108 x 9 in. (274.3 x 22.9 cm)
Description
A white and black feather boa worn by Ophelia DeVore. The boa is long and full. It is made from white feathers with black tips.
Place used
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
boas
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
2011.25.6.4
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53a5291c1-f2a3-400a-b725-662c66b45c82

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