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The Handkerchief dress designed by Aziza Braithwaite Bey

ca. 1968

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.

The Handkerchief, a mini dress in deep purple, lined, satin-back crepe designed by Aziza Braithwaite Bey for her Elena Braith label. The dress features an a-line silhouette and a halter style with thin straps that extend from the front neckline to wrap around the neck, cross in the back, and tie in the front beneath the bust. The back hemline is slightly longer than the front.

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

Catalog reference: A2021.94.1.2

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