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Mask in white and black-dyed coq feathers in shape of intertwining swans

Bill Cunningham

Museum of the City of New York

Museum of the City of New York
New York, NY, United States

Mask in white and black-dyed coq feathers, adhered to buckram, forming the shape of pair of intertwining swans; eyeholes; sits at nose; elastic fastener. Worn by Isabel Eberstadt with dress, 77.36, to Truman Capote's Black and White Ball, held at the Plaza on November 28, 1966.

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  • Title: Mask in white and black-dyed coq feathers in shape of intertwining swans
  • Creator: Bill Cunningham
  • Date Created: 1966
  • Provenance: Worn by Isabel Eberstadt with dress, 77.36, to Truman Capote's Black and White Ball, held at the Plaza on November 28, 1966.
  • Subject Keywords: Masquerades, Truman Capote (1924-1984), Isabel Eberstadt
  • Type: Mask (costume)
  • Medium: Feather (material), Buckram, Rubber (material)
  • Fashion house, designer, label: Bill Cunningham
Museum of the City of New York

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