Created by
Unidentified
Owned by
Terrell, Mary Church, American, 1863 - 1954
Date
1863-1954
Medium
linen, net, thread
Dimensions
H x W x D: 20 × 12 × 13/16 in. (50.8 × 30.5 × 2 cm)
Description
Dickey owned by Mary Church Terrell. The sheer shirtfront has flower embroidery and lace detailing. There are ties at the bottom for closure. The fabric is creased and stained.
Place collected
Highland Beach, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Mary Church Terrell Family Archive
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
dickeys
Topic
Clothing and dress
Domestic life
Fashion
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ray and Jean Langston in memory of Mary Church and Robert Terrell
Object number
A2017.13.1.18
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5543f79a4-ed41-4b51-bb79-a02803bb0d09

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