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Mask and three-part headpiece of black standing feathers and feather shafts

Halston1966

Museum of the City of New York

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

A: Mask of black feathers with feathers and feather shafts standing up from the top of it. B-C: Headdress in three separate parts, each comprising black standing feathers and feather shafts. Worn with Evening dress and stole, 67.119.1A-C. Worn by Carol Bjorkman to Truman Capote's Black and White Ball, held at the Plaza on November 28, 1966.

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  • Title: Mask and three-part headpiece of black standing feathers and feather shafts
  • Creator: Halston
  • Creator Birth Date: 1932
  • Creator Death Date: 1990
  • Date Created: 1966
  • Provenance: Worn by Carol Bjorkman to Truman Capote's Black and White Ball, held at the Plaza on November 28, 1966.
  • Subject Keywords: Masquerades, Truman Capote (1924-1984), Carol Yorke (1929-1967)
  • Type: mask (costume)
  • Medium: Feather (material)
  • Fashion house, designer, label: Halston / Bergdorf Goodman (New York, N.Y.)
Museum of the City of New York

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