Mahogany flare skirt designed by Arthur McGee

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.

Mahogany glazed twill cotton flare skirt designed by Arthur McGee. The high-waisted skirt is heavily pleated and gathered below the wide waist band creating a full ankle-length skirt. It closes at the proper left side with three (3) black flat hook-and-eyes. The glazed cotton has an iridescent and metallic quality. Only the waistband is lined. A white fabric label with black embroidered text is sewn at the interior proper left waist that reads "me and mcgee / by / arthur mcgee".

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