Created by
Abbey Brand, American, founded 1947
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
mid to late-20th century
Medium
cotton polyester blended fabric and metal
Dimensions
L x W: 46 × 16 in. (116.8 × 40.6 cm)
Waist: 17 1/2 in. (44.5 cm)
Description
A black cassock made from polyester and cotton blended fabric with a band collar. The cassock has an A-line silhouette and shortened three quarter length sleeves. The ends of the sleeves are tucked to the interior and secured with pick stitches and white thread. Nine metal snaps run down the center front of the cassock. The hem has been altered twice, it was first shortened by an inch and five eights and secured with blue thread. For the second alteration it was shorted by eight inches and secured with pick stitches in white thread. Shortening of the hem has made the ninth metal snap unusable as the excess fabric now covers the closure. The center back seam terminates at the waist and becomes an inverted pleat. The two side seams end at the waist and then flair into deep pleats that end at the hem. Hidden openings placed in the pleats along the sides of the garment allow access to interior garments when worn. The seams on the interior are finished with machine overcast stitching. A hanger loop and a label are stitched to the inside of the collar at the center back. The woven fabric label reads [Abbey BRAND] and includes additional manufacturing information on the back of the 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
Sacred and Ceremonial Objects
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
cassocks
costume
Topic
Christianity
Clothing and dress
Religion
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
2007.3.623
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c326013e-3a7e-46bf-8d4a-23d8ea89ba93

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