Object Details
Designed by
Arthur McGee, American, 1933 - 2019
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Description
Grey wool dress designed by Arthur McGee. The A-line dress is knee-length with a mock turtleneck and full-length balloon sleeves. There are two (2) patch pockets, one at each front side hip. The dress closes at the center back with a zipper and one (1) hook into a thread loop. Gussets are sewn at each underarm. It is not lined. Thin elastic is sewn inside the hem of each sleeve to create the balloon effect. A cream fabric label with black woven text is sewn at the proper right back side opening near the top that reads "Arthur McGee".
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Black Fashion Museum founded by Lois K. Alexander-Lane
Date
mid 20th-late 20th century
Object number
2007.3.62
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Type
dresses
Medium
wool, elastic, and metal fasteners
Dimensions
H x W (flat): 44 × 28 in. (111.8 × 71.1 cm)
Place made
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
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Collection title
Black Fashion Museum Collection
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Clothing and dress
Design
Fashion
Fashion design
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2007.3.62