Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
1970s - 1980s
Medium
synthetic chiffon, brocade, sytnthetic lining, metallic thread, and metal
Dimensions
Length (shoulder to hem): 19 in × (48.3 cm)
Width (shoulder to shoulder): 15 in. 38.1 cm)
Waist: 22 in. (55.9 cm)
Description
A yellow cropped chiffon blouse with floral brocade and sheer raglan sleeves. The blouse features a wide neckline bound in one panel of bias-cut yellow chiffon. Both the front and back panel of fabric have been gathered and sewn to the neckline. One panel of yellow synthetic chiffon fabric with pale yellow floral brocade makes up the front of the blouse. Each brocade flower has a gold metallic thread accent. The sheer raglan sleeves are made from the same chiffon material and are gathered and sewn to self-faced cuffs that close with three sets of metal snaps. The hem of the blouse is folded under and handstitched to the lining. The construction of the back of the blouse mirrors the front. Two different types of synthetic material make up the blouse lining, both have been gathered and sewn to the bias-cut neckline. The front and back panels of lining are light yellow, and the side panels are made from a slightly darker yellow synthetic material that have an all over woven geometric pattern. The hem of the blouse lining has been folded once and handstitched to itself. All the seams have been machine stitched together. There is no label.
Collection title
Black Fashion Musuem Collection
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
blouses
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
2007.3.647
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c93884ad-6c33-4146-b89d-2c4da5898aaf

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