Designed by
Dr. Bey, Aziza Braithwaite, American
Created by
Elena Braith, Ltd., American
Date
ca. 1968
Medium
velvet
Dimensions
H x W: 38 × 19 in. (96.5 × 48.3 cm)
Description
The Mandarine, a mini dress in deep burgundy velvet designed by Aziza Braithwaite Bey. The dress has an A-line silhouette that falls to mid-thigh. It features a high mock-neck collar, puffed shoulder detail, and long, gathered sleeves. There are two velvet-covered buttons at the wrist cuffs and a narrow band of ornamental trim in a slightly lighter burgundy at the collar and cuffs. At back center is a concealed zipper and hook-and-eye closure at the neck.
Collection title
Dr. Aziza Bey Fashion Archive
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
dresses
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
A2021.94.1.1
Restrictions & Rights
© Dr. Aziza Bey
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5552b8a46-796c-48bf-b8b2-e79a4842b1c2

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