Miniature skirt inspired by First Ladies Collection made by Ann Lowe
- Created by
- Lowe, Ann, American, 1898 - 1981
- Subject of
- Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
- Date
- late 1960s - early 1970s
- Medium
- synthetic satin, lace, beads, and metal fasteners
- Dimensions
- H x W (flat): 33 7/8 × 23 3/4 in. (86 × 60.3 cm)
- Description
- Miniature pink satin skirt inspired by the First Ladies Collection made by Ann Lowe. The A-line skirt has a thin waistband and extends to the floor with a short train in back. It is made from pale pink synthetic satin. A panel of cream floral net lace is sewn down the center front of the skirt and decorated with oval-shaped faux pearl beads. The skirt closes at the proper left side waist with one (1) metal hook-and-eye and one (1) metal snap. It is lined in the pink satin with a layer of tulle between the facing and lining. There are no labels.
- Collection title
- Black Fashion Museum Collection
- Classification
- Clothing - Fashion and Historical
- Type
- skirts
- Topic
- Clothing and dress
- Design
- Fashion
- Fashion design
- Social life and customs
- Women
- 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
- 2007.3.76
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.