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Made Especially for You

BY THE OTEY SISTERS OF RALEIGH

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1950-1959

Debutante Portrait (1950)

Party Dress (1950-1955) Additional Images

Christening Outfit (1951) Additional Images

Painted Skirt (1952) Additional Images

Wedding Portrait (1953)

Debutante Dress (1953) Additional Images

Wedding Trousseau (1953) Additional Images

Prom Photograph (1953)

“Second Night” Dress (1954) Additional Images

Wedding Portrait (1954)

Wedding Dress (1955 & 1957) Additional Images

Debutante Portrait (1955)

Party Dress (1955) Additional Images

“Queen of Hearts” Court Dress (1956) Additional Images

Christening Outfit (1956) Additional Images

Debutante Portrait (1956)

Debutante Dress (1958) Additional Images

Wedding Dress (1958) Additional Images

Wedding Rehearsal Dress (1958) Additional Images

Wedding Portrait (1958)

Mother-of-the-Groom Dress (1959) Additional Images

Debutante Dress (1959) and Wedding Dress and Veil (1962) Additional Images

Wedding Photograph (1959) Additional Images

← 1940-1949 1960-1969 →

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Thank You!

The North Carolina Museum of History would like to extend a special thank-you to all of the individuals who shared artifacts, memories, historical documentation, and expertise during the creation of "Made Especially for You by Willie Kay"—especially members of the extended Otey family.

The North Carolina Museum of History also gratefully acknowledges the following businesses, organizations, and individuals for their support of this exhibition:

North Carolina Museum of History Foundation
North Carolina Museum of History Associates
Elizabeth Constant Lewis, in honor of her grandmother Elizabeth Otey Constant
Boxcar Bar + Arcade
Raleigh Chapter of the Links, Incorporated
Janine Rouson and Butch James
GE Foundation
Kannon’s Clothing
High Cotton

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