- Created by
- Helene Arpels, Inc., American
- Worn by
- Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
- Date
- 1970s
- Medium
- silk, metal, rhinestone
- Dimensions
- H x W: 57 x 27 1/2 in. (144.8 x 69.9 cm)
- Description
- A black silk gown with gold thread and rhinestones. Included is a matching belt.
- Classification
- Clothing - Fashion and Historical
- Type
- chemise dresses
- Topic
- Actors
- Clothing and dress
- Fashion
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Lena Horne
- Object number
- 2011.24.2ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




