Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
1963-1974
Medium
synthetic satin, synthetic organza, and metal
Dimensions
L x W: 38 3/4 × 14 1/4 in. (98.4 × 36.2 cm)
Description
A teal blue ankle length skirt with a slit. The skirt is made of synthetic satin, it has a straight silhouette with a waistband. Four darts are sewn to the front of the skirt starting at the bottom of the waistband. The front of the skirt is made of one panel and has a slit along the proper left side seam. Two metal hooks with two thread eyes and a metal snap are sewn to the back of the waistband. A metal zipper is sewn to the back of the dress starting at the bottom of the waistband, continuing into the center back seam. Four darts are sewn to the back of the skirt below the waistband mirroring the darts at the front. The dress is lined with white synthetic organza and self-fabric facing is placed along the waistline, hem and skirt slit. The hem and skirt slit edges are finished with synthetic blue ribbon. The skirt is machine stitched, the side and back seams are pined and pressed open.
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
skirts
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
2007.3.632
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5677bd38b-228a-49f0-82b6-a3af2d2a4209

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