National Museum of African American History and Culture
Black velvet skirt worn by Marian Anderson for her 1939 Lincoln Memorial concert
Unidentified · 1939
A black full-length velvet skirt worn by Marian Anderson at her Lincoln Memorial Concert in 1939. The skirt is lined and has a high pile on the fabric. It flares out at the back forming a small train, and the back is fastened with a small black zipper. The skirt is gathered at waist to a band of fabric covering the waist.
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