Name/Title

Shirt

Entry/Object ID

2021.4.3

Description

Blue sequined top. Scoop neckline and short batwing sleeves, about elbow length. Neck, arm openings, and bottom hem of shirt are edged with a wide band of geometrically-arranged yellow beads as well as vermicular gold metallic and brown thread. Top is composed of a layer of sequins and beads on blue chiffon (?) over a second layer of chiffon. Single blue button closure at back of neckline, at top of short slit.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Dohm-Smidt, Kristine

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Silk, Sequins

Color

Blue, Brown, Gold, Silver

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1960 - 1969

Place

Country

India

Region

South Asia

Continent

Asia

Label/Inscription/Signature

Transcription

JUSTINE TODD / WPL11403 PURE SILK / MADE IN INDIA / M / PROFESSIONALLY / DRY CLEAN / IMMERSE IN / MERCHLORETHYLENE / FOR 2 1/2 MINUTES

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length: 61 Width (b): 57cm