Headdress
mid 20th century
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'Coral' headdress worn in an unidentified production. Double wire bandeau across head, set on either side with artificial coral and iridescent flowers and 'seaweed', from which rise curving wires bearing long thin drops tremblant; hanging amid the coral and flowers are loops of small coral and pearl beads.
Object details
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| Brief description | 'Coral' headdress by Hugh Skillen worn in an unidentified production, mid 20th century. |
| Physical description | 'Coral' headdress worn in an unidentified production. Double wire bandeau across head, set on either side with artificial coral and iridescent flowers and 'seaweed', from which rise curving wires bearing long thin drops tremblant; hanging amid the coral and flowers are loops of small coral and pearl beads. |
| Production type | Unique |
| Credit line | Given by the estate of Hugh Skillen |
| Production | Reason For Production: Commission |
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| Accession number | S.1535-1984 |
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| Record created | August 23, 2004 |
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