Black synthetic satin slip

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 black synthetic satin slip or cape. The slip is made of one panel, it is gathered at the top of the skirt and opens at one side with a pair of metal snaps on each side. A cotton twill band is machine sewn along the interior at the top of the garment. The edges of the opening along the sides and the hem are finished with a machine sewn double fold. The slip is unlined.

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