Object Details
Designed by
Dein-Bacher
Worn by
Dinah Washington, American, 1924 - 1963
Description
This dark brown mink stole was worn by Dinah Washington. The stole has a straight back, shoulders that fall midway at the upper arm, and two front tails that end below the waist. The stole is lined with a grayish brown silk brocaded in dark brown and blue floral springs. Self-fabric pockets are attached to each interior front near the ends. The name "Dinah" is machine-embroidered in dark brown thread above the pocket on the interior proper right front. A brown label with gold machine lettering is sewn at the interior center back neck with text reading "dein-bacher / of the WALDORF ASTORIA".
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dinah Washington's Family
Date
1940s
Object number
2011.87.4
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
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Type
stoles (outerwear)
Medium
fur and silk brocade
Dimensions
H x W x D: 29 x 27 x 2 1/2 in. (73.7 x 68.6 x 6.4 cm)
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Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Clothing and dress
Fashion
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Jazz (Music)
Music
Musicians
Popular music
Rhythm and blues (Music)
Singers (Musicians)
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2011.87.4