Designed by
Parnis, Mollie, American, 1905 - 1992
Worn by
DeVore, Ophelia, American, 1922 - 2014
Date
1970
Medium
silk crepe, silk, elastic, and metal fasteners
Dimensions
H x W: 58 x 32 in. (147.3 x 81.3 cm)
Description
Navy and white silk crepe evening dress worn by Ophelia DeVore. The dress has a V-neck front with a high back neckline, full-length sleeves, and a full floor-length skirt gathered at the natural waistline. It is made from navy silk crepe with white silk crepe trimming the neckline and forming the waistband. The sleeves are fitted around the cuff with elastic, creating a blousy balloon-like silhouette. There is a knee-high slit at the center front skirt. The dress closes at the center back with a zipper and one (1) metal hook-and-eye.
The dress is lined in navy blue silk except the sleeves, which are not lined. A silver fabric label with black embroidered text is sewn at the interior proper left back neck that reads "Mollie Parnis Boutique / NEW YORK".
Place used
Brooklyn, 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
2011.25.6.1
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e21237f0-2113-4ccb-b35d-c0734d65c198

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