Envelope with written note associated with pink satin ensemble
National Museum of African American History and Culture

Envelope with written note associated with pink satin ensemble

Francis William, American · late 20th century

paper, ink, graphite, and metal
National Museum of African American History and Culture
CC0 — Public Domain
National Museum of African American History and Culture

A manila envelope associated with a pink satin ensemble. The front of the envelope has a note written in black marker, black pen, and graphite. At the top of the envelope, it reads [To H.9.7]. The passage underneath this reads. [Dear Miss, Lois// This is the dress that Ethel White made for me in December 1976. She cut it from a picture in New York Sunday Times black + white ad. I never went for a fitting. I put on + wore it. She died]. The name Ethel White is underlined in black marker. Underneath this passage [From//Francis William] is written in black marker. The back of the envelope is blank.

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