Created by
Unidentified
Worn by
DeVore, Ophelia, American, 1922 - 2014
Date
1959
Medium
silk crepe, silk organdy, lace, velvet cord, feathers, and metal fasteners
Dimensions
H x W: 56 x 37 in. (142.2 x 94 cm)
Description
White evening dress with metallic and feather accents worn by Ophelia DeVore. The dress is made from white silk crepe overlaid in white organdy with a silver and black metallic floral design. The dress has a V-neck front with a high back neckline, an empire waist, full-length straight sleeves, and a floor-length full skirt gathered around the back and side waist. The bodice and skirt have white silk crepe under the organdy, while the sleeve are sheer and made only from the organdy. Black and white ostrich feathers are sewn around each cuff. A black velvet cord is wrapped around the empire waistline and tied in a bow at the center front. The neckline is trimmed in black floral lace with a scalloped edge. The dress closes at the center back with a zipper and one (1) hook-and-eye.
Only the interior yoke is lined in the white silk crepe. There are no labels.
Place used
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
dresses
Topic
Clothing and dress
Fashion
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ophelia DeVore
Object number
2011.25.2.1
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5aaffbf79-8e7f-434c-a532-a479f78662b8

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