Green top and wrap skirt by Kate Mack

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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.

Green top (.1) and wrap skirt (.2) by Kate Mack. The top (.1) is made from several knotted strands of pale moss green threads that are sewn together at the center back neck. The strands get progressively longer from one side to the other. Each strand is made from several threads that are knotted in a manner to create a nubbed design. The top is worn similar to a necklace, with the strands covering the wearer's breasts. There are no labels. The skirt (.2) is made from a pale moss green light weight silk. It is cut to fall with an asymmetrical hemline that is longest at the proper left front where it trails on the floor. The fabric is folded over at the top to form what looks like a wide waistband. It closes at the proper left front side hip with one (1) metal snap and two (2) short strips of Velcro.

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