Designed by
Dr. Bey, Aziza Braithwaite, American
Date
ca. 1975
Medium
wool and chiffon
Dimensions
L x W (dress): 58 × 23 in. (147.3 × 58.4 cm)
L x W (scarf): 63 × 23 in. (160 × 58.4 cm)
Description
A dress (1.4) in emerald green wool jersey knit, with matching chiffon scarf (1.5) designed by Aziza Braithwaite Bey. The dress features a high, mock neckline, long sleeves with puffed shoulders, a dropped waist, and gathered skirt. The hemline falls below the knee. There is crystal beading detail at each shoulder with three lines of cylindrical, emerald green glass bugle beads. There is a center zipper up the back and additional fasteners at the back of the neck, where the neck fabric also has a gathered detail. The dress is a size large. The coordinating rectangular scarf is in an emerald green chiffon with the same green glass bugle beads arranged in large concentric circles.
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
A2021.94.1.4-.5
Restrictions & Rights
© Dr. Aziza Bey
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58df83647-56e6-4b5d-ab0b-f9ba5611f9eb

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