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Caftan worn Dr. Bertha Maxwell Roddey

late 20th Century

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.

Long woman's wrap v-neck caftan with dolman sleeves worn by Dr. Bertha Maxwell Roddey. The fabric used consists of a grey-blue and brown-orange floral pattern on the front and a brown and tan striped pattern on the back.

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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-13

Catalog reference: 2012.22.1

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