Costume, Theater
Costume, Theater
Costume, Theater

Costume, Theater

Object number2016.75.17
Date1941-1962
MediumSynthetic fabric; Synthetic horsehair braid
Credit LineTransfer from Library of Congress, Gift of Barbara Edwards Lee
DescriptionDress costume. Floor-length. Long-sleeve. Top is floral patterned fabric in pink, red, purple, blue/black, and off-white. Bell sleeves are red fabric on bottom half. Skirt is sheer red fabric with pink embroidered floral pattern. Opens down front with no closure.Dimensions34 × 13 in. (86.4 × 33 cm)
Width between shoulder seams: 13
Width at waist: 16.5
Historical NotesCostume from the National Negro Opera Company. The opera company was active from 1941 to 1962, and was organized in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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