Black fringe dress worn on Soul Train by dancer Sharon Hill

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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 black asymmetrical fringe dressd designed by Tamechi Briggs and worn on Soul Train by dancer Sharon Hill in the 1970s. The body of the dress is made from two panels of black asymmetrical polyester seamed together at the sides and the proper right hem is lower than the proper left. The sleeveless dress ties over the proper right shoulder and there are two 12” long shaping darts at the front – one on each side. Sewn to the bottom hem is a panel of about 13” black synthetic chainette fringe. Two 12” long shaping darts are also on the back – one on the proper right and one on the proper left. The inside is unlined but at the center back neck is a white fabric label that reads [BRIGZ-IT FASHIONS] in black text. All interior seams are machine sewn together.

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