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Black and silver cardigan and skirt ensemble by Gene Bailey

1970-1995

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

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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.

This is a two-piece ensemble consisting of a black and silver cardigan and a silver skirt. The cardigan has long sleeves and a black crocheted V-neckline. The edges and hem of the cardigan are also crocheted in black. It fastens up the front with four black plastic buttons and one snap fastener. The cardigan has a black background with a silver abstract feathery pattern across it. Inside the back of the neckline there is a white fabric tag with black text that reads "GENE BAILEY." There are attached shoulder pads in the shoulders. The silver skirt is a straight, knee-length skirt. It has an elasticized waistband with several small gathers at the waist. Inside the back of the waistband there is a white fabric tag with black text that reads "GENE BAILEY."

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

Catalog reference: A2018.88.1.3.1-.2

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