Pale blue chiffon dress worn by Janet Jackson at her first piano recital

Object Details

Description: A pale blue chiffon long-sleeve dress with pleated skirt and fabric flower at waist worn by Janet Jackson as a child. There is a decorative ivory-colored lace and frill motif at collar, wrists, and 'v' shape at top. There are five white decorative buttons between collar and fabric flower. There are two functional buttons at the end of each sleeve. Zipper and metal hook and thread loop on the dress back are all functional. The dress has a ribbon belt that ties into a bow on the back. A tag at collar with pink stitching on white fabric depicts a stylized flower, pink petals with red center, and reads [DORISSA / OF MIAMI / CARE ON REVERSE]. A small tag at collar, black stitching on white fabric, reads [12].

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

1974-1975

Restrictions & Rights: Unknown – Restrictions Possible; Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

Medium: cloth and chiffon
Dimensions: H x W x D (flat on cardboard form): 33 7/8 × 40 15/16 × 6 11/16 in. (86 × 104 × 17 cm)

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Classification: Clothing - Fashion and Historical

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Topic: African American; Child musicians; Clothing and dress; Fashion; Music; Singers (Musicians)

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