Designed by
Smith, Jay, American, 1942 - 1986
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
1980s
Medium
cotton synthetic blend, synthetic ribbon, synthetic lace, plastic, and metal
Dimensions
Length (waist to hem): 30 in. (76.2 cm)
Waist (flat): 13 in. (33 cm)
Description
A navy velveteen full circle skirt by Jay Smith. The skirt is made of a cotton synthetic blend, it has a one-inch self-fabric waistband that opens on the proper left side. A metal hook and eye are sewn to the waistband opening. A plastic zipper with a metal tap is handsewn below the waistband along the proper left side seam. A yoke is sewn to the top of the skirt. The hem of the skirt has a single fold and is finished with a black synthetic lace ribbon which is hand and machine sewn. A navy synthetic ribbon hanger loop is attached to each side of the skirt below the waistband. The skirt is unlined, the side seams are finished with the selvage edges. A woven fabric label is sewn to the center back of the waistband which reads [JAY SMITH].
Collection title
Black Fashion Museum Collection
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
skirts
Topic
Clothing and dress
Fashion
Fashion design
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
2007.3.339
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd531bf131f-542b-45e5-93e2-cf9f315f9a05

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