Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
late 20th century
Medium
synthetic satin, synthetic cord, metal, and buckram
Dimensions
L x W: 19 1/2 × 44 in. (49.5 × 111.8 cm)
Description
An orange belt with black fringe. The self-faced waistband is made of orange synthetic satin. The waistband has a center seam, and buckram is placed between the inner and outer layers. Two metal snaps are sewn to each side of the waistband on opposite sides. Black fringe is placed between the two layers of the orange synthetic satin and hand stitched to the interior.
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
belts (costume accessories)
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
2007.3.684
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53d1dd7ac-a3fc-4909-b0ca-fb0d793ab612

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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