Abstract printed dress with matching pleated belt

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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.

An abstract printed dress with a matching pleated belt. The dress (a) is made of synthetic chiffon, it has a notched collar and long sleeves. The sleeves end in self-fabric cuffs, a slit is placed at the bottom of each sleeve which closes with a metal fabric covered button. The bodice of the dress is made of two layers of chiffon, while the skirt is made of a single layer. The dress opens in the center front with three buttonholes and one button, two of the buttons are missing. The metal button is covered in pink fabric. An elastic band is sewn along the waist seam at the interior. A metal snap is sewn at the waistline. The dress is gathered above and below the waist seam. Three belt loops are sewn along the waist seam, one each side of the dress and one along the center back.

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