Two piece ensemble Front view

The layered effect of this two-part evening ensemble, worn by Richmond educator Dorothy R. Chambers, evokes the Greek goddess, Artemis, or her Roman equivalent, Diana, who adopted the shorter proportions of the man’s chiton to facilitate movement during the hunt. In ancient Greek tradition, Artemis was venerated as the protector of girls until their adulthood, a fitting attribute for Mrs. Chambers (1924–2011), whose commitment to education spanned a 34-year career in Richmond Public schools as well as voluntary service at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, Virginia Commonwealth University and Virginia Union University.