Costume, Theater
Object number2016.75.12
Date1941-1962
OriginNew York, NY
MediumFabric; Plastic
Credit LineTransfer from Library of Congress, Gift of Barbara Edwards Lee
DescriptionShirt costume. Long-sleeve. Black fabric. Pocket on proper right hip. Red piping around neck and pocket. Red diagonal fabric strip across chest. Two white plastic buttons along vertical opening to the proper right of the collar. Red and yellow embroidered design on chest consists of inverted triangle with Buddha figure inside. White fabric maker label inside collar at back center.Dimensions28.5 × 20.5 in. (72.4 × 52.1 cm)InscriptionsWhite fabric maker label inside collar at back center has black text "BROADCLOTH / TAILORED FOR / Irvington / 1665 BROADWAY N.Y. / 1705 BROADWAY N.Y. / 159 W. 125TH ST. N.Y."
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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c. 1958
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