Costume, Theater
Object number2016.75.22
Date1941-1962
MediumSynthetic brocade; Synthetic satin, Metal
Credit LineTransfer from Library of Congress, Gift of Barbara Edwards Lee
DescriptionDress costume. Golden yellow synthetic fabric floor-length gown with curvilinear pattern in the fabric. Sleeveless with shoulder straps. Gathered neckline and backline. Empire-waistline. Front center of torso's mid-section has rouching. Gown is tight-fitting through the waist and the skirt flares toward bottom. Back has triangular opening above vertical line of golden yellow fabric-covered buttons that runs to the skirt bottom; top of the button section has two metal hook-and-eye fasteners and four metal snaps. Bodice is lined with golden yellow satin-like fabric. Inside neckline has three male-end metal snaps. DimensionsHeight: 54 in. (137.2 cm)Width (Width at waist): 11.5 in. (29.2 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
Terms
On View
Not on view
c. 1925
1941-1962
c. 1920
1941-1962
c. 1958
1920-1935
c. 1918
c. 1925