Created by
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Used by
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
late 20th century
Medium
synthetic organza
Dimensions
L x W: 51 × 15 in. (129.5 × 38.1 cm)
Description
A petticoat used by the Black Fashion Museum as a prop for a wedding dress. The petticoat is made from synthetic organza and is entirely machine stitched. The waistband is finished with zig zag stitches. A seam below knee length secures an additional panel of gathered fabric which extends longer in the back. A band of gathered ruffles is machine stitched to the hemline. A slit is placed at the center back of the waist which is finished with machine zig zag stitches. This silt turns into a center back seam that continues down the length of the center back panel. Two diagonal seams starting from the center back seam angle down and outwards ending at the sides of the petticoat. The center back and diagonal seams are pressed open at the interior.
Collection title
Black Fashion Museum Collection
Classification
Props and Set Design
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
petticoats
props (object genres)
Topic
Clothing and dress
Fashion
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
Object number
2007.3.182.2
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51338030d-f051-42fd-81f9-e9724b340783

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