The most likely scenario is that originally White Ape Steals the Peach was a technique. Later a form shaped around it.
A while ago I wrote an article on this form, since that time I have found that it was part of the old Hao Family style of Mantis. THe Hao Family version was taught by Hao Lianru, I have heard that he was friends with Wang Rongsheng of 7 Star Mantis, so there may have been some exchange of techniques going on there.
This Hao family version follows the version of White Ape Steals the Peach found in 7 Star families in Shandong. But it has some curious differences.
... During the Qing dynasty (1644-1911) all males were required by law to grow their hair long and tie it in a braid known as the queue. The penalty for cutting your queue was death. This hair fashion was a sign of subjugation of the Chinese under their Manchu rulers. The only ones exempt from this law were ordained Buddhist monks.
Anyway, keep that in mind if you have time to read this article
White Ape Steals the Peach