Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
ca.1965
Medium
cotton textured weave and linen
Dimensions
L x W: 40 1/4 × 18 1/2 in. (102.2 × 47 cm)
Waist: 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm)
Description
A yellow striped dress with an asymmetrical collar. The dress is made of striped linen and has an asymmetrical V neckline. A wide asymmetrical collar made of cotton textured weave on the bias follows the neckline. Short dolman sleeves are finished with cuffs made of cotton textured weave on the bias. These cuffs are double layered and are folded and tacked at the shoulder and underarm seams. The front of the dress is made of three asymmetrical panels, each of these panels is cut on a different grain including bias, cross, and straight grain. Pockets are set into each of the side seams at hip level. The dress has a center back seam which leads into a fourteen-inch slit. All the seams are finished with machine overcast stitching. The hem is tucked inwards and is finished with hand seed stitches. The dress is unlabeled and unlined.
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
dresses
Topic
Clothing and dress
Fashion
Fashion design
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
2007.3.651
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ef34cb93-ef8c-4828-8f98-906ac7b5f875

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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