Woman's Turban with Original Packaging
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Hazel E. Tryon
1904 - 2003
MillinerMade by
Rainbox
Dateabout 1960-1970
MediumMachine-stitched nylon knit
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (flexible, length x width): 11 1/2 x 9in. (29.2 x 22.9cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of the estate of Hazel E. Martino
DescriptionWoman's nylon, complex knit, bouffant turban in light and dark shades of aqua. Center back seam with fabric gathered at center top of cap. Drawstring of narrow (1/4-inch) aqua ribbon is threaded through a casing at the botton of the cap. Construction appears to be a 22 x 11 3/4 inch rectangle, gathered lengthwise to the center, with a casing stitched along the opposite long edge for the drawstring.
Object number2003.27.19.1-.3
MarkingsOn cardboard in original bag (should be stored in better bag):Side 1 has black print and grey images on cream, with images, front and back, of a woman in a turban: "Turban Front! / Drawstring Back! / Glamour All Over! / $2.00 / Rainbow Turb-N-Trigue / Bouffant Turban Coif-Keeper With Adjustable Drawstring / Now!...protect yout New Coiffure the glamorous way! / Draped-front turban with drawstring back adjusts to bouffant hair-dos! / For Any And All Occasions / -Covers your entire hair-do against the wind. / -Ties on ... won't blow off / -Ideal for active sports, beach, or driving. / -Keeps hair-do intact while you sleep. / -Conceals settings, rollers, and untidy hair-dos. / Made in U.S.A."
Side 2 has same inages: "Bouffant-Size, Adjustable Turban Coif-Keeper / Rainbow Turb-N-Trigue / Bewitching turban of triple-toned nylon chiffon. / Drawstring back adjusts to any hair-do. Galmorous protection at all times. /$2.00".
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