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Silk minidress worn by Barbara P. Katz. When the miniskirt styles of the 1960s grew in popularity, long-time Baltimorean Barbara Katz declared she would never wear one. Despite this, Katz eventually gave into the trend and purchased this, her first minidress, designed by Pierre Cardin. From that moment on, Katz embraced higher hemlines.

Dress

Description

Silk minidress worn by Barbara P. Katz. When the miniskirt styles of the 1960s grew in popularity, long-time Baltimorean Barbara Katz declared she would never wear one. Despite this, Katz eventually gave into the trend and purchased this, her first minidress, designed by Pierre Cardin. From that moment on, Katz embraced higher hemlines.

Creator

Date

1965-1969

Materials

Silk, rayon, metal, plastic

Object ID

2017.5.6

Resource ID

210

Credit Line

Gift of Ms. Barbara P. Katz

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

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