Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
1960s - 1980s
Medium
synthetic yarn (possibly acrylic), aluminum sequins, plastic beads, trimming, and organza
Dimensions
Length (Shoulder to hem): 41 in. (104.1 cm)
Width (Bust): 17 1/2 in. (44.5 cm)
Description
A sleeveless, scoop neck, cream, hand knit A-line dress with copper sequins and plastic beading. The dress is composed of one front panel and one back panel that have been sewn together at the sides. Both the neckline and the arm holes feature turned in edges. Nine vertical columns of evenly spaced (one inch apart) applique trim featuring sequins and beads is sewn to the front and back neckline of the dress. The trim is constructed of metallic copper aluminum sequins, plastic seed beads, and short bugle beads that have been applied to sheer black organza fabric and then handstitched in place. Six vertical columns of copper trim are also evenly spaced (three inches apart) at the front and back of the skirt. The bottom hem is finished with a row of single crochet. The dress is unlined and there is no label.
Cataloging Notes
This project received Federal support from the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative Pool, administered by the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum.
Collection title
Black Fashion Museum Collection
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
dresses
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
2007.3.616
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51991ae61-9a31-435a-a7c7-89ae3ed2ffa9

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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