Designed by
Unidentified
Owned by
Barnett, Etta Moten, American, 1901 - 2004
Date
ca. 1970
Medium
cloth and plastic with thread , metal
Dimensions
H x W: 59 1/16 × 16 5/8 in. (150 × 42.2 cm)
Description
This is a tiered evening gown worn by Etta Moten Barnett. It is made of silky material cut on the bias with three diagonal tiers of cloth making up the bodice and the skirt. The dress has a white background with a print of dark pink flowers and green leaves twining around the body of the dress on the diagonal. On top of the print is embroidery and sequins in the same colors, emphasizing the outline of the designs. The twining floral patterns also edge along the dress’s scoop neckline and up the wide shoulder straps. The dress is self-lined. No tag was evident.
Place used
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Etta Moten Barnett Archive
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
evening dresses
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
A2022.13.1.24
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown – Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ef9920c4-d8da-4a0a-ad3a-a4ea35bb0046

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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