Designed by
Arthur McGee, American, 1933 - 2019
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
mid 20th-late 20th century
Medium
synthetic fiber and elastic
Dimensions
H x W (flat): 28 1/4 × 26 in. (71.8 × 66 cm)
Description
Red knee-length pencil skirt with elastic waistband designed by Arthur McGee. The skirt has a hip yoke with a seamless front. Darts are sewn around the yoke along the upper edge. A pocket is sewn at each front side with the opening hidden by the yoke seam. The skirt slips on over the wearer's legs. It is not lined. A cream fabric label with black embroidered text is sewn at the interior center back waist seam that reads "ARTHUR McGEE / N.Y.C.".
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
2007.3.57.2
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52788141a-98c3-4c11-8945-aecb34290eb1

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