Black velvet belt with gold trim by Jay Smith

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.

A black velvet belt with gold trim by Jay Smith. The belt has rounded corners and is composed of two panels of fabric – one top panel of black synthetic velveteen and a bottom layer of black cotton twill, sewn together around the edges. Between the two panels is a layer of synthetic batting and bias tape, made from 5/8” black cotton twill is sewn along the edges of the belt. Gold metallic trim made from braided cord and wrapped in gold metallic thread is machine stitched into place, in a looped pattern around the length of the belt. There is no label. The Black Fashion Museum Collection holds a group of similar garments designed by Jay Smith: 2007.3.347, 2007.3.348, 2007.3.906, 2007.3.907.

Explore Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture ↗