Nell of New York, Pink Silk Velvet Turban

Title

Nell of New York, Pink Silk Velvet Turban

Description

Turban made of several velvet strips of various shades of pink combined and pleated in a seamless soft turban. Inside label reads "Nell New York Designed for Lord & Taylor"

Creator

Nell of New York

Date

1950-1959

Contributor

Gift from Anonymous Donor

Identifier

HCC_FA_2018_P2-2419

Coverage

New York, United States

Extent

25.75" external circumference

Curator Notes

Excellent condition. Slight sign of wear / stain along the inside headband

Textile

Silk Velvet, Bias Ottoman, and Silk Twill

Photographer

Shane Patrick Qureshi

Curator

HCC Fashion Dept. Curatorial Team

Accession Number

2018.100.50

Citation

Nell of New York, “Nell of New York, Pink Silk Velvet Turban,” HCC Fashion Archive, accessed June 25, 2022, https://hccfashion.omeka.net/items/show/565.

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