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  • Dress designed by Ann Lowe

    Dress designed by Ann Lowe

    Designed by
    Lowe, Ann, American, 1898 - 1981
    Worn by
    Dowd, Barbara Baldwin, American
    Subject of
    Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
    Date
    1966-1967
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Fashion design
    United States--Social life and customs
    Women
    Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Black Fashion Museum founded by Lois K. Alexander-Lane
    Medium
    silk, tulle, linen, metal, and elastic
    Dimensions
    Waist: 23", Length: 53", Hem: 85"
    Storage: 25.4 x 152.4 x 55.9 cm (10 x 60 x 22 in.)
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Collection title
    Black Fashion Museum Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    Type
    dresses
    Object number
    2007.3.19
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Place made
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
  • Dress designed by Ann Lowe

    Dress designed by Ann Lowe

    Designed by
    Lowe, Ann, American, 1898 - 1981
    Worn by
    Patricia Schieffer, American
    Subject of
    Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
    Date
    1959
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Fashion design
    United States--Social life and customs
    Women
    Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Black Fashion Museum founded by Lois K. Alexander-Lane
    Medium
    silk, satin, tulle, taffeta, linen, metal, and elastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (On form): 53 × 33 1/4 × 29 in. (134.6 × 84.5 × 73.7 cm)
    Waist: 25 1/2 in. (64.8 cm)
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Collection title
    Black Fashion Museum Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    Type
    dresses
    Object number
    2007.3.20
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Place made
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
  • Dress designed by Ann Lowe

    Dress designed by Ann Lowe

    Designed by
    Lowe, Ann, American, 1898 - 1981
    Worn by
    Patricia Schieffer, American
    Subject of
    Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
    Date
    1958
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Fashion design
    United States--Social life and customs
    Women
    Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Black Fashion Museum founded by Lois K. Alexander-Lane
    Medium
    silk, tulle, linen, metal, and elastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (On form): 54 × 33 × 29 1/2 in. (137.2 × 83.8 × 74.9 cm)
    Waist: 23 in. (58.4 cm)
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Collection title
    Black Fashion Museum Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    Exhibition
    Cultural Expressions
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 050
    Type
    dresses
    Object number
    2007.3.21
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Place made
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
  • Dress designed by Ann Lowe

    Dress designed by Ann Lowe

    Designed by
    Lowe, Ann, American, 1898 - 1981
    Subject of
    Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
    Date
    ca. 1960
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Fashion design
    United States--Social life and customs
    Women
    Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Black Fashion Museum founded by Lois K. Alexander-Lane
    Medium
    silk, chiffon, taffeta, net, metal, and elastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (On form): 42 1/2 × 24 × 16 1/2 in. (108 × 61 × 41.9 cm)
    Waist: 24 in. (61 cm)
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Collection title
    Black Fashion Museum Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    Type
    dresses
    Object number
    2007.3.22
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Place made
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
  • Dress designed by Ann Lowe

    Dress designed by Ann Lowe

    Caption
    Ann Lowe, considered one of the leading American designers of the 20th century, made beautifully embroidered and hand-stitched gowns. Born in Alabama, Lowe eventually settled in New York City where she dressed society ladies through the 1950s and 1960s. She is renowned as the designer of Jackie Kennedy's wedding gown and bridesmaids dresses.
    Designed by
    Lowe, Ann, American, 1898 - 1981
    Worn by
    Dowd, Barbara Baldwin, American
    Subject of
    Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
    Date
    1966 - 1967
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Fashion design
    Women
    Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Black Fashion Museum founded by Lois K. Alexander-Lane
    Medium
    brocaded silk taffeta, silk chiffon, synthetic fiber, buckram, elastic and metal fasteners
    Dimensions
    H x W: 55 × 46 in. (139.7 × 116.8 cm)
    Waist: 30 in. (76.2 cm)
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Collection title
    Black Fashion Museum Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    Type
    evening dresses
    Object number
    2007.3.23
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Place made
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

  • Dress designed by Ann Lowe

    Designed by
    Lowe, Ann, American, 1898 - 1981
    Worn by
    Dowd, Barbara Baldwin, American
    Subject of
    Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
    Date
    1966-1967; altered 1973
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Fashion design
    United States--Social life and customs
    Women
    Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Black Fashion Museum founded by Lois K. Alexander-Lane
    Medium
    silk satin, chiffon, synthetic fiber, and metal fasteners
    Dimensions
    H x W (flat): 55 × 30 in. (139.7 × 76.2 cm)
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Collection title
    Black Fashion Museum Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    Type
    dresses
    Object number
    2007.3.24
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Place made
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

  • Dress designed by Ann Lowe

    Designed by
    Lowe, Ann, American, 1898 - 1981
    Subject of
    Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
    Date
    mid-1950s
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Fashion design
    United States--Social life and customs
    Women
    Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Black Fashion Museum founded by Lois K. Alexander-Lane
    Medium
    silk taffeta, silk faille, buckram, elastic, and metal fasteners
    Dimensions
    H x W (flat): 55 1/2 × 42 in. (141 × 106.7 cm)
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Collection title
    Black Fashion Museum Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    Type
    dresses
    Object number
    2007.3.25
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Place made
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

  • Dress designed by Ann Lowe

    Designed by
    Lowe, Ann, American, 1898 - 1981
    Worn by
    Cammann, Nora Francke, American, 1932 - 2014
    Subject of
    Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
    Date
    1950
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Fashion design
    United States--Social life and customs
    Women
    Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Black Fashion Museum founded by Lois K. Alexander-Lane
    Medium
    silk taffeta, silk faille, and metal fasteners
    Dimensions
    H x W (flat): 56 1/2 × 25 in. (143.5 × 63.5 cm)
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Collection title
    Black Fashion Museum Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    Type
    dresses
    Object number
    2007.3.26
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Place made
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

  • Dress and shawl designed by Ann Lowe

    Designed by
    Lowe, Ann, American, 1898 - 1981
    Worn by
    Cammann, Nora Francke, American, 1932 - 2014
    Subject of
    Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
    Date
    1950; altered 1951
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Fashion design
    United States--Social life and customs
    Women
    Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Black Fashion Museum founded by Lois K. Alexander-Lane
    Medium
    tulle, lace, acetate, plastic buckram, elastic, and metal fasteners
    Dimensions
    H x W (a flat): 50 × 65 in. (127 × 165.1 cm)
    H x W (b flat): 32 × 123 in. (81.3 × 312.4 cm)
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Collection title
    Black Fashion Museum Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    Type
    dresses
    shawls
    Object number
    2007.3.27ab
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Place made
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

  • Dress designed by Ann Lowe

    Designed by
    Lowe, Ann, American, 1898 - 1981
    Subject of
    Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
    Date
    mid 20th century
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Fashion design
    United States--Social life and customs
    Women
    Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Black Fashion Museum founded by Lois K. Alexander-Lane
    Medium
    silk satin, silk faille, lace, tulle, cotton, plastic trimming, elastic, and metal fasteners
    Dimensions
    H x W (flat): 59 1/4 × 36 in. (150.5 × 91.4 cm)
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Collection title
    Black Fashion Museum Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    Type
    dresses
    Object number
    2007.3.28
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Place made
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

  • Dress designed by Ann Lowe

    Designed by
    Lowe, Ann, American, 1898 - 1981
    Worn by
    Marks, Jennifer Peabody, American
    Subject of
    Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
    Date
    1966
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Fashion design
    United States--Social life and customs
    Women
    Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Black Fashion Museum founded by Lois K. Alexander-Lane
    Medium
    silk taffeta, silk organdy, passementerie, synthetic fiber, and metal fasteners
    Dimensions
    H x W (flat): 53 × 34 in. (134.6 × 86.4 cm)
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Collection title
    Black Fashion Museum Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    Type
    debutante dresses
    Object number
    2007.3.29
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Place made
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

  • Miniature dress inspired by First Ladies Collection made by Ann Lowe

    Created by
    Lowe, Ann, American, 1898 - 1981
    Subject of
    Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
    Date
    late 1960s - early 1970s
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Fashion design
    United States--Social life and customs
    Women
    Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Black Fashion Museum founded by Lois K. Alexander-Lane
    Medium
    silk satin, synthetic fiber, passementerie, and metal zipper
    Dimensions
    H x W (flat): 44 1/2 × 12 in. (113 × 30.5 cm)
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Collection title
    Black Fashion Museum Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    dresses
    Object number
    2007.3.30
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture

  • Miniature dress inspired by First Lady Hayes made by Ann Lowe

    Created by
    Lowe, Ann, American, 1898 - 1981
    Subject of
    Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
    Date
    late 1960s - early 1970s
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Fashion design
    United States--Social life and customs
    Women
    Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Black Fashion Museum founded by Lois K. Alexander-Lane
    Medium
    silk satin, faille, lace, sequins, beads, fringe, and metal fasteners
    Dimensions
    H x W (flat): 53 × 21 1/2 in. (134.6 × 54.6 cm)
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Collection title
    Black Fashion Museum Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    dresses
    Object number
    2007.3.31
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture

  • Miniature dress inspired by First Lady Garfield made by Ann Lowe

    Created by
    Lowe, Ann, American, 1898 - 1981
    Subject of
    Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
    Date
    late 1960s - early 1970s
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Fashion design
    United States--Social life and customs
    Women
    Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Black Fashion Museum founded by Lois K. Alexander-Lane
    Medium
    silk satin, lace, silk faille, synthetic fiber, and metal fasteners
    Dimensions
    H x W (flat): 55 × 37 1/2 in. (139.7 × 95.3 cm)
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Collection title
    Black Fashion Museum Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    dresses
    Object number
    2007.3.32
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture

  • Miniature dress inspired by First Lady Coolidge made by Ann Lowe

    Created by
    Lowe, Ann, American, 1898 - 1981
    Subject of
    Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
    Date
    late 1960s - early 1970s
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Fashion design
    United States--Social life and customs
    Women
    Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Black Fashion Museum founded by Lois K. Alexander-Lane
    Medium
    velvet, silk, tulle, ribbon, lace, rhinestones, beads, and metal snaps
    Dimensions
    H x W (flat): 63 × 37 in. (160 × 94 cm)
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Collection title
    Black Fashion Museum Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    dresses
    Object number
    2007.3.75
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture

  • Miniature skirt inspired by First Ladies Collection made by Ann Lowe

    Created by
    Lowe, Ann, American, 1898 - 1981
    Subject of
    Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
    Date
    late 1960s - early 1970s
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Fashion design
    United States--Social life and customs
    Women
    Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Black Fashion Museum founded by Lois K. Alexander-Lane
    Medium
    synthetic satin, lace, beads, and metal fasteners
    Dimensions
    H x W (flat): 33 7/8 × 23 3/4 in. (86 × 60.3 cm)
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Collection title
    Black Fashion Museum Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    skirts
    Object number
    2007.3.76
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture

  • Miniature dress inspired by First Lady Kennedy made by Ann Lowe

    Created by
    Lowe, Ann, American, 1898 - 1981
    Subject of
    Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
    Date
    late 1960s - early 1970s
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Fashion design
    United States--Social life and customs
    Women
    Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Black Fashion Museum founded by Lois K. Alexander-Lane
    Medium
    dress: synthetic taffeta, chiffon, beads, and metal fasteners cape: synthetic taffeta, chiffon, and metal hook-and-eye
    Dimensions
    H x W (.1 flat): 39 × 19 1/2 in. (99.1 × 49.5 cm)
    H x W (.2 flat): 39 × 44 in. (99.1 × 111.8 cm)
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Collection title
    Black Fashion Museum Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    dresses
    capes (outerwear)
    Object number
    2007.3.77.1-.2
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture