Designed by
Rose, Helen, American, 1904 - 1985
Worn by
Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
Date
1943
Medium
velvet with metal and fur
Dimensions
H x W: 53 x 24 in. (134.6 x 61 cm)
Description
A green velvet dress worn by Lena Horne in the film Stormy Weather (1943). The dress has a gathered waist, buckle-back, and ermine collar. It was worn by Horne as "Selina Rogers" in the dressing-room scene with actor Bill Robinson.
Classification
Clothing - Costume
Type
dresses
Topic
Actors
Clothing and dress
Costume
Costume design
Design
Film
Women
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2011.90
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51b5100c0-e432-42a6-a85f-13caf4ab5722

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