Designed by
Dior, French, founded 1946
Owned by
Barnett, Etta Moten, American, 1901 - 2004
Date
1980-2004
Medium
cloth
Dimensions
H x W: 53 5/8 × 27 9/16 in. (136.2 × 70 cm)
Description
This is a kimono sleeved robe (a) and matching belt (b) worn by Etta Moten Barnett. It is a long robe of silky material with wide flaring kimono-style sleeves and minimal collar. It has a white background with a pattern of wide, short grey stripes arranged in clusters that alternate the direction in which they are oriented. On top of the grey stripes are large tropical flowers in yellow, fuchsia, and blue. There are two cloth tags sewn onto the inside of the neckline of the robe. The larger tag is white with black text that reads “Christian Dior / Lounge Wear / Paris – New York.” The smaller tag is white with black text that reads “RN 14242 / 100% Polyester / Made in Philippines.” The lining of the robe is bright fuchsia. The robe comes with its own matching belt (b) that is threaded through slots in the side of the robe.
Place made
Philippines, Oceania
Place used
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Etta Moten Barnett Archive
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
bathrobes
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
A2022.13.1.21ab
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown – Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53edf7d00-773a-4c33-978a-ce5e8680f6d5

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