- Designed by
- Dr. Bey, Aziza Braithwaite, American
- Created by
- Elena Braith, Ltd., American
- Date
- ca. 1968
- Medium
- satin and crepe
- Dimensions
- H x W: 37 × 30 in. (94 × 76.2 cm)
- Description
- The Handkerchief, a mini dress in deep purple, lined, satin-back crepe designed by Aziza Braithwaite Bey for her Elena Braith label. The dress features an a-line silhouette and a halter style with thin straps that extend from the front neckline to wrap around the neck, cross in the back, and tie in the front beneath the bust. The back hemline is slightly longer than the front.
- 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
- A2021.94.1.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Dr. Aziza Bey
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




