- 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.




