Object Details
Designed by
Dorian Blakely
Worn by
Nona Hendryx, American, born 1944
Subject of
Labelle, American, founded 1962
Description
A costume worn by Nona Hendryx of Labelle. The costume consists of a headdress (.1), a cape (.2), silver studded black leather collar, breast covers, and codpiece (.3a-d), wrist cuffs (.4ab), platform boots (.5ab), prop handcuffs (.6), and a prop riding crop (.7). It was worn with a long-sleeved ankle-length white unitard that is not part of the museum collection. This costume is very similar to a costume worn by Hendryx during a performance at the Metropolitan Opera House on October 6, 1974.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Nona Hendryx of Labelle
Date
1974
Object number
2014.246.2
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
ensembles (costume)
Medium
Headdress (.1): feather, satin, wood, metal, leather, and Velcro™
Cape (.2): synthetic fiber, metal, batting, and wire
Leather components (.3a-d): leather and metal
Wrist cuffs (.4ab): leather, metal, and batting
Boots (.5ab): plastic, synthetic fiber, leather, metal, batting, and Velcro™
Handcuffs (.6): leather and metal
Riding crop (.7): reinforced plastic, paint, leather, and metal
Place used
United States, North and Central America
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Clothing - Costume
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Actors
Clothing and dress
Costume
Disco (Music)
Funk (Music)
Rhythm and blues (Music)
Rock and roll (Music)
Singers (Musicians)
Soul (Music)
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2014.246.2