On View
Making a Way Gallery
Exhibition
Making a Way Out of No Way
Created by
Unidentified
Used by
First African Methodist Episcopal Church of Los Angeles, American, founded 1872
Date
ca. 1963
Medium
cloth
Dimensions
H x W (Robe): 30 1/2 × 45 1/2 in. (77.5 × 115.6 cm)
H x W (Skirt): 40 × 29 1/2 in. (101.6 × 74.9 cm)
H x W (Collar): 7 × 12 1/2 in. (17.8 × 31.8 cm)
Description
Short, white and red acolyte robe (a), with skirt (b), and collar (c). The robe has a border along the waist and sleeves. Border is a red embroidered geometric pattern with interlocking, elongated diamonds. Within each diamond is a cross. Where the diamonds overlap is a smaller solid diamond. Robe length stops just below the waist. Long, red, adjustable skirt with ties at back. Hem runs roughly four inches from the bottom. String ties for adjustable waist. Red collar with round base stitched to the collar band. Collar is secured with two (2) snaps at the back below the collar band.
Place used
Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Sacred and Ceremonial Objects
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
ceremonial robes
Topic
African Methodist Episcopal
American West
Clothing and dress
Methodist
Religion
The Black Church
Worship services
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of First A.M.E. Church of Los Angeles
Object number
2013.70.4abc
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd511fd3388-4a33-4e67-8544-8385c93b0551

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