Object Details
distributor
P.C. Mary's Inc.
wearer
Flores, Natalia
maker
unknown
Description
Natalia Flores wore this pink silver-embroidered evening gown for her Quinceanera held in Chicago in 2006. Quinceaneras are a Latina religious tradition that celebrate the maturing of a girl into a woman. Traditionally, the celebration takes place on the girl's fifteenth birthday, is religious in nature, and involves her dressing in a formal gown.
American immigrants have strived to preserve their cultural identities through performing these traditions. Although Natalia's mother did not have a Quinceanera in Mexico, she thought it was important for her daughter to experience this custom in America.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Natalia Flores
date made
2006
ID Number
2009.0169.001
accession number
2009.0169
catalog number
2009.0169.001
Object Name
dress
Object Type
Main Dress
Entire Body
Woman
Dress
Physical Description
polyester (overall material)
nylon (overall material)
beading (neckline material)
sequins (bodice material)
Measurements
skirt length: 42 1/2 in; 107.95 cm
bodice length: 16 1/4 in; 41.275 cm
overall length: 53 1/4 in; 135.255 cm
inside sleeve length: 18 in; 45.72 cm
place made
China
place used
United States: Illinois, Chicago
Associated Place
United States: Illinois, Chicago
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
wearer's community
Latina
used
Quinceanera
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1357209