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Black chemise with belt worn by Lena Horne

1970s

African American history · place not specified

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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.

A black silk gown with gold thread and rhinestones. Included is a matching belt.

Catalog date
1970s
Recorded subjects
African American; Actors; Clothing and dress; Fashion

Sources & collection details

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture — original record ↗

Source collection ↗

Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-20

Catalog reference: 2011.24.2ab

Collection: National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

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