Miniature dress inspired by First Lady Coolidge made by Ann Lowe

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

Miniature pink velvet dress inspired by First Lady Coolidge made by Ann Lowe. The dress consists of a fitted bodice with a looser over-bodice and a skirt with three (3) ruffled tiers. It is made from dusty pink velvet. The bodice is fitted with a high V-neck. The over-bodice covers it and is meant to create a blousy look. Each side of the bodice has a slit that fastens with one (1) metal snap, hidden by the over-bodice. The waistline is slightly dropped and accented by a pink ribbon covered in metallic gold lace that is beaded in turquoise and silver beads with clear rhinestones. Strands of cream faux pearl beads are strung across the center front of the band. The flounced skirt ends mid-calf. A cape made from the pink velvet is attached at each back shoulder that is long and trains on the floor, ending in a point at the center back.

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