Designed by
Bailey, Gene, American, 1945 - 1995
Date
1970-1995
Medium
synthetic fiber with plastic
Dimensions
H x W (sweater): 18 5/16 × 18 7/8 in. (46.5 × 48 cm)
H x W (belt): 25 × 1 15/16 in. (63.5 × 5 cm)
Description
(a)This is a champagne colored peplum knit lace top with a matching belt. It has a wide scoop neckline and long blouson sleeves gathered at the ends in narrow cuffs. The top is knit in a rectangular pattern of alternating blank rectangles and rectangles with an X on them, all done in in the same champagne tone. At the waist is a short peplum created out of the same knit lace material as the rest of the top. Gathers at the seam create a ruffled look. (b)This is a matching solid knit belt with a champagne colored plastic buckle.
Place collected
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Gene Bailey Archive and Knitwear Collection
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
dress shirts
Topic
Clothing and dress
Design
Fashion
Fashion design
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Omega C. Logan Silva, MD, MACP
Object number
A2018.88.1.14ab
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56b08b480-7970-469b-ae2e-9c43e53f3918

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