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Hosiery bag used by Dinah Washington

1940s

Smithsonian NMAAHC collection

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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.

.1 Pink and black striped hosiery bag owned by Dinah Washington. The bag is faced and lined with pink and black striped synthetic fabric. It folds in half and ties on one long edge with black ribbons. The interior includes six (6) accordion style pockets made from pink synthetic fabric. There are no labels. .2ab pair of thigh-high stockings (dark brown) .3ab pair of thigh-high stockings (beige) .4 one stocking (brown), missing partner .5 one stocking (beige), missing partner .

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Catalog reference: 2010.63.4.1-.6

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