Costume worn by Nona Hendryx of Labelle, 1975. Creator: Unknown.

Costume worn by Nona Hendryx of Labelle, 1975. Creator: Unknown.

2-835-298 - Heritage Art/Heritage Images

Nona Hendryx (born 1944) is an African-American vocalist, record producer, songwriter, musician, author, and actress, best known as one-third of the trio Labelle, who had a hit with "Lady Marmalade". This costume was worn by Hendryx during a live performance on the television show "The Midnight Special" in 1975. The costume consists of a silver skullcap (.1), a silver unitard (.2), a silver overbodice (.3), and silver boot covers (.4ab).


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. Larry LeGaspi: American: Fashion designer
  2. Nona Hendryx: American, African-American: Singer, record producer, songwriter, musician, author, and actress

Medium
  1. Bodysuit: synthetic fiber, metal zipper
  2. Boot covers: synthetic fiber, batting, velcro?, and elastic
  3. Skullcap: synthetic fiber and batting
  4. Vest: synthetic fiber, batting, metal, and elastic

Picture Type
  1. Body stockings
  2. Main garments for the upper body
  3. Object
  4. Overshoes
  5. Skullcaps

Category Hierarchy

Lifestyle & Leisure Fashion & Dress

Society & Culture Music


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5897x8257
File Size : 142,651kb


Aliases

  1. 2014.246.3.1-.4ab
  1. NMAAHC-2014_246_3_1-4ab_001
  1. 0990005272
  1. 2-835-298
  1. 2014.246.3.1-.4ab
  1. 2835298

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