Designed by
Stanley Korshak, American, founded 1909
Manufactured by
The International Ladies Garment Workers Union, American, founded 1900
Owned by
Barnett, Etta Moten, American, 1901 - 2004
Date
ca. 1960
Medium
brocade with crystal (material by form)
Dimensions
H x W: 56 15/16 × 20 1/4 in. (144.7 × 51.5 cm)
Description
This is a brocade evening gown worn by Etta Moten Barnett. It is a long sleeveless gown with a high round neckline. It is slightly A-line with a knee high slit up the proper left side. The brocade pattern has a black background with large gold leaves. There are smaller silver and white leaves around them. Sewn on crystals are scattered throughout the dress. There is a black fabric tag sewn into the interior seam with white text that reads “STANLEY KORSHAK / CHICAGO.” There is a second, smaller white tag sewn into the interior seam with blue text that reads “865947 / INT. LADIES GARMENT / WORKERS UNION / UNION MADE / ILGWU / AFL / CIO.” This latter text is within a blue circle.
Place purchased
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
Place used
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Etta Moten Barnett Archive
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
dresses by function
Topic
Activism
Actors
Broadway Theatre
Clothing and dress
Fashion
Singers (Musicians)
Women
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
A2022.13.1.20
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown – Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5eaf2f7ae-ceca-4fa6-99e6-76be9bf7ea02

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