Costume worn by Deborah Burrell for "Eubie!" in 1978

Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A copper and silver satin theatrical dress. The bodice is made from three bias cut satin pieces, one for the front and two for the back. The bodice features a V-neckline and drop waist. There are two vertical shaping darts near the straps, measuring 2.5". Each strap is made from self-fabric, that is hand rolled, padded, and had sewn to the bodice. The bodice is edged with piped seaming and features a drop waist, which is sewn to a three paneled skirt. The skirt has a central silver satin panel and two side copper panels that extend to the back. The back bodice also features a deep-V neckline and is composed of two back bodice panel that closes in the center back with a metal hook and eye and a 10” metal zipper and metal pull. The zipper pull is engraved with the brand name [MARK].

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