Designed by
Arthur McGee, American, 1933 - 2019
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
mid 20th-late 20th century
Medium
cotton denim with metal fasteners
Dimensions
H x W (flat): 27 3/8 × 33 1/2 in. (69.5 × 85.1 cm)
Description
Blue denim A-line skirt designed by Arthur McGee. The skirt has no waistband and falls just below the knee. It closes at the proper left side with a zipper and one (1) hook-and-eye. The skirt is not lined and there are no labels.
Place made
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Black Fashion Museum Collection
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
skirts
Topic
Clothing and dress
Design
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
2007.3.56.2
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5964a24e0-1842-43f8-b8e3-493d25649532

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