Costume, Theater
Object number2016.75.16
Date1941-1962
MediumFabric; Satin; Plastic
Credit LineTransfer from Library of Congress, Gift of Barbara Edwards Lee
DescriptionDress costume. Floor-length. Long-sleeve. Top is diagonal cross-hatch fabric in blue, white, gray, and black. Bell sleeves are navy blue fabric on bottom half with lace trim around cuffs. Skirt is cream satin. Opens down front with single white plastic button at top.Dimensions58 × 14 in. (147.3 × 35.6 cm)Width between shoulder seams:14
Width at waist: 21
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
Terms
On View
Not on viewc. 1958
1881
1941-1962
1941-1962
1941-1962
c. 1900
1894
1941-1962