Designed by
Dr. Bey, Aziza Braithwaite, American
Created by
Elena Braith, Ltd., American
Date
1985
Medium
tweed
Dimensions
H x W (a: cape): 45 × 46 in. (114.3 × 116.8 cm)
H x W (b: skirt): 32 × 22 in. (81.3 × 55.9 cm)
H x W (c: dolman top): 32 × 20 in. (81.3 × 50.8 cm)
Description
A grey tweed cape ensemble designed by Aziza Braithwaite Bey for her label Elaina Braith. The ensemble consists of a cape (a), a skirt (b), and a black top (c). The cape is made of a grey wool tweed trimmed in black braid along the edge and a band collar with single button closure. The skirt is made of the same grey tweed. It has a wide bias-cut yoke at the waist, a side zipper, and a slight A-line cut that falls just below the knee. The coordinating top is black with a high, mockneck and long, Dolman scrunch sleeves.
Collection title
Dr. Aziza Bey Fashion Archive
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
ensembles (costume)
cloaks
shirts
skirts
Topic
Clothing and dress
Fashion
Fashion design
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Aziza Braithwaite Bey
Object number
A2021.94.1.10a-c
Restrictions & Rights
© Dr. Aziza Bey
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd533efe9c6-31f6-4a94-94ee-582777d28b11

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