French maid's costume worn by Donna Summer

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.

2023.84.1.1ab: A French maid stage costume with microphone pouch worn by Donna Summer. 2023.84.1.1a: A French maid stage costume worn by Donna Summer. The costume is constructed primarily with a black, glittery, synthetic fabric features a white, tulle apron and an A-line miniskirt with a white, tulle, mini petticoat. The sweetheart neckline is trimmed with white lace and the short, puffed sleeves are edged in white tulle cuffs. The white tulle apron covers the front of the bodice and drapes over the front of the skirt. It is edged in a single white ruffle and the fabric has woven thin strips. It is secured around the waist with a tie at the waist that has been stitched into place. Sewn to the center back of the collar is a white fabric tag with black embroidered text that reads [Design / Studio / NICK MANNO / LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA].

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