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Costume, Theater

Object number2016.75.21

Date1941-1962

MediumSynthetic fabric; Fabric; Metallic thread; Metal

Credit LineTransfer from Library of Congress, Gift of Barbara Edwards Lee

DescriptionDress costume. Red knee-length dress with cap sleeves. Synthetic fabric. Round neckline. Bodice has applied gray and beige metallic thread piping that runs from sleeves, along shoulders, and neckline in a spiral and loop pattern. Integral matching red belt at waist. Short opening at top of back has incomplete hook-and-eye fastener (missing hook). Metal zipper down proper left side opening. Padded black fabric shoulder pads.DimensionsHeight: 45.5 in. (115.6 cm)
Width (Width at sleeves): 24.5 in. (62.2 cm)
Width (Width at waist): 15.5 in. (39.4 cm)
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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