Gold sequined dress with matching hat and purse

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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.

A gold sequined dress (a) with a matching hat (b) and purse (c). The dress has a sheath silhouette and is made from gold synthetic faille material covered in gold plastic sequins. There is a 2.75” wide standing band collar made from one panel of that fabric that opens at the center back. Each sleeve is made from one panel, sewn to itself at the inner arm and there is gathering around the outer forearm, creating a ruched effect. A self-fabric sash, starting at the proper left shoulder drapes across the front of the body, ending at the proper right hip. The sash is made one from folded panel and tapers slightly at the end, and a 7” flower made from the same material, and stuffed with padding, is hand tacked on top of the sash, at the proper left shoulder.

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