Dress sewn by Rosa Parks
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Object Description
This dress (a) is a wrap style made from a plain weave viscose fabric with a printed design of dark brown and yellow flowers and leaves. The wrap effect is achieved by crossing the front bodice at the waist seam and gathered fabric on the proper left side of the waist. The skirt is flaired with six (6) gores and three pleats in the skirt at the center front add further to the wrap effect. The set-in full length sleeves are gathered at a 1 1/4" cuff that closes with two metal snaps. The dress has a small shawl collar and a v-neck. The dress closes at the proper left side waist with a zipper. It is unlined, and the ...
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Rosa Parks, American, 1913 - 2005, Dress sewn by Rosa Parks, 1950s, National Museum of African American History and Culture, Smithsonian Institution. CC0.
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