Peineta
MediumPlastic
DimensionsComponent (Peineta): 11 1/2 × 7 1/2in. (29.2 × 19.1cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Lydia Mele
DescriptionA peineta, a type of ornamental hair comb, worn by Lydia Mele in the Puerto Rican parade. The pieneta is ivory-colored and constructed of cellulose nitrate plastic to imitate tortoise shell. The comb portion has six prongs. The ornamental portion is decorated in a floral filigree design. There is discoloration on the reverse of the left side.
Object number2017.105.1
Markings"PRIOR Valencia" on reverseSubject Terms
On View
Not on view
Bridgeport Gun Implement Co.
