Designed by
Bailey, Gene, American, 1945 - 1995
Date
1970-1995
Medium
synthetic fiber
Dimensions
H x W: 44 × 20 7/8 in. (111.8 × 53 cm)
Description
This is a red A-line knit dress with crocheted cap sleeves. It has a V-neckline edged in crochet with small red knots at regular intervals. The sleeves are cap sleeves made in an open loop crochet pattern. The dress is mid-calf length, with a wide flaring A-line skirt. There is a white fabric tag attached to the inside of the back of the neck. It has black text that reads "GENE BAILEY."
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 by form
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
A2018.88.1.7
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd583bb946e-3100-4f67-aeb7-3421b6edaa4d

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