Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
1970s
Medium
machine lace with synthetic knit
Dimensions
Length (Shoulder to hem) 52 3/4 in (134 cm)
Width (Waist): 13 1/2 in (34.3 cm)
Description
A black nightgown with a machine lace bodice and a black, sheer pleated skirt. The nightgown features a sleeveless deep V neck bust with two machine accordion pleated black knit bust panels. The bodice is constructed of six panels of fabric. The upward pointing yoke consists of two machine lace panels joined at center front. Two sheer accordion pleated black bust panels are stitched to two panels of black machine line that create a deep V in the front and back bust. The ankle length skirt with a rolled hem is one panel piece that is pleated, sewn into the waist band, and joined at the center back. The back bust features two panels of sheer black knit that are sewn to either side of the deep V at the center back. A thinner panel of black machine lace is used as trim around the under arm. There is no lable and the interior of the dress is unlined.
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
nightgowns
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
2007.3.617
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd507afa892-6021-41a8-a4aa-b82214a85579

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