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Costume worn by Dawn Robinson in "Giving Him Something He Can Feel" video

1992

Smithsonian NMAAHC collection

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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 costume worn by Dawn Robinson of En Vogue for the music video "Giving Him Something He Can Feel" (1992) comprised of a red dress (.1), a bra (.2), and a pair of elbow-length black gloves (.3ab). There are no shoes included with this outfit. Dress (.1): A red sleeveless dress with an an ankle-length skirt. The dress is made from a red stretch knit sewn with the dull side of the fabric facing. The front of the bodice scoops below the bust. Thin double straps begin at the front sides and cross at the center back of the bodice. There is a sixteen (16) inch slit along the proper right side of the skirt, with the edges of the slit rounded at the hem. The letter "D" is handwritten in black ink on the inside back bodice. The dress is not lined. Bra (.

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Catalog reference: 2014.189.4.1-.3ab

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