Cummerbund
Datec. 1960-1970
Mediummachine sewn cotton with ferrous metal buckle closure
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x height): 29 × 3 1/4in. (73.7 × 8.3cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Nora Oakes Howard
DescriptionGirl or young woman's cummerbund, sold by Henry Miller and worn by donor and her sister. Red, blue, and beige plaid cummerbund with two pleats and a ferrous metal buckle closure. The cummerbund was manufactured to be adjustable on both ends, the proper left strap has been hand stitched closed and is no longer adjustable. The reverse features a black lining with a label stitched on the proper right side, the label is white with blue embroidery reading, "MADE EXPRESSLY FOR / Henry Miller / HARTFORD".
Object number2024.94.1
MarkingsTag affixed to reverse, blue embroidery on white ground: "MADE EXPRESSLY FOR / Henry Miller / HARTFORD"Anchor shaped mark on buckle
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c. 1960-1970
c. 1750-1760
