Designed by
Arthur McGee, American, 1933 - 2019
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
mid 20th-late 20th century
Medium
cotton with metal hook-and-eyes
Dimensions
H x W (flat): 35 1/4 × 39 in. (89.5 × 99.1 cm)
Description
Mahogany glazed twill cotton flare skirt designed by Arthur McGee. The high-waisted skirt is heavily pleated and gathered below the wide waist band creating a full ankle-length skirt. It closes at the proper left side with three (3) black flat hook-and-eyes. The glazed cotton has an iridescent and metallic quality. Only the waistband is lined. A white fabric label with black embroidered text is sewn at the interior proper left waist that reads "me and mcgee / by / arthur mcgee".
Place made
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Black Fashion Museum Collection
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
skirts
Topic
Clothing and dress
Design
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
2007.3.70.2
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c3522c08-c316-4a9b-a474-fab74d1eb4cf

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