- 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
- 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.




