Object Details
Designed by
Doree Fromberg
Worn by
Janet Jackson, American, born 1966
Description
A pale blue chiffon long-sleeve dress with pleated skirt and fabric flower at waist worn by Janet Jackson as a child. There is a decorative ivory-colored lace and frill motif at collar, wrists, and 'v' shape at top. There are five white decorative buttons between collar and fabric flower. There are two functional buttons at the end of each sleeve. Zipper and metal hook and thread loop on the dress back are all functional. The dress has a ribbon belt that ties into a bow on the back. A tag at collar with pink stitching on white fabric depicts a stylized flower, pink petals with red center, and reads [DORISSA / OF MIAMI / CARE ON REVERSE]. A small tag at collar, black stitching on white fabric, reads [12].
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date
1974-1975
Object number
A2021.28.7.1.2
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown – Restrictions Possible
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Type
dresses
Medium
cloth and chiffon
Dimensions
H x W x D (flat on cardboard form): 33 7/8 × 40 15/16 × 6 11/16 in. (86 × 104 × 17 cm)
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Child musicians
Clothing and dress
Fashion
Music
Singers (Musicians)
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_A2021.28.7.1.2