Designed by
Bailey, Gene, American, 1945 - 1995
Date
1970-1995
Medium
synthetic fiber
Dimensions
H x W: 44 1/2 × 15 1/4 in. (113 × 38.7 cm)
Description
This is an A-line sleeveless off-white knit dress. It has a V-neckline with ribbed edging. Its sleeveless armholes are edges with crochet. There is no visible waistline seam. The skirt is mad-calf length and flairs outwards as it nears the hem. The hem is also edged with crochet.
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
dresses
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
A2018.88.1.5
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54ee250d3-260b-4a5f-960a-c317bc0ef208

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