Blue tunic with floral embroidery and matching 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.

A blue tunic with floral embroidery and a matching belt. The tunic (a) is made of wool twill and has a band collar with a six inch notch down the center front. The three quarter length sleeves have square armscyes. Orange and red flowers with yellow centers, green leaves and black stems are chain stitched along the collar. A metal hook and eye are sewn at the center of the collar. An orange zig zag line flanked by two lines is embroidered around the collar and notch opening on the front of the tunic. Red, orange, brown, yellow, and maroon flowers with yellow centers, green leaves, and black stems are chain stitched the top of the shirt around the notch opening. A band of flowers is also embroidered at the edge of the sleeves. A five inch long slit is placed at the bottom of each side seam.

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