Created by
William, Francis, American
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
late 20th century
Medium
paper, ink, graphite, and metal
Dimensions
L x W: 15 × 10 in. (38.1 × 25.4 cm)
Description
A manila envelope associated with a pink satin ensemble. The front of the envelope has a note written in black marker, black pen, and graphite. At the top of the envelope, it reads [To H.9.7]. The passage underneath this reads. [Dear Miss, Lois// This is the dress that Ethel White made for me in December 1976. She cut it from a picture in New York Sunday Times black + white ad. I never went for a fitting. I put on + wore it. She died]. The name Ethel White is underlined in black marker. Underneath this passage [From//Francis William] is written in black marker. The back of the envelope is blank.
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
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Type
envelopes
notes
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
2007.3.637.2
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fdfc6b0d-033f-49bb-82bd-8dc97f61c84b

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