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The Ball of Roses

Object Details

Description
Program for the 1965 New York chapter of Girl Friends, Inc "Ball of Roses" given to Jessica B. Harris. The program is pink wih a hand drawn, red rose with a green stem on it at center. below the rose is "The Ball of Roses."
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
The Girl Friends, Inc., American, founded 1927
Waldorf Astoria, American, founded 1893
Used by
Jessica B. Harris Ph. D., American
Date
June 11, 1965
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jessica B. Harris
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 11 3/4 x 9 1/4 in. (29.8 x 23.5 cm)
Type
programs
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