Costume, Theater
Object number2016.75.7
Date1941-1962
OriginJapan
MediumFabric; Plastic
Credit LineTransfer from Library of Congress, Gift of Barbara Edwards Lee
DescriptionShirt costume. Child’s(?). Japanese design. Short-sleeve. Blue fabric with floral brocade. Yellow fabric around collar and sleeves. Yellow fabric closure at front center. Yellow and white floral embroidery on chest with silver sequins. Fabric tag inside collar at back center had black text with place for size and place of origin.Dimensions21.5 × 19.75 in. (54.6 × 50.2 cm)MarksFabric tag inside collar at back center had black text "Size ____ / MADE IN JAPAN”.
Historical NotesCostume from the National Negro Opera Company. The opera company was active from 1941 to 1962, and was organized in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Related institution
National Negro Opera Company
Related person
Mary Cardwell Dawson
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1941-1962
1941-1962
1941-1962
1941-1962
c. 1900
1847-1969
