Beige cotton dress worn by Irma Hoffman, 1920s

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Beige cotton dress worn by Irma Hoffman, 1920s

Entry/Object ID

2006.37.4

Description

ACC. NO. 06.37.4 SUBJECT CATEGORY: CLOTHING DATE OR PERIOD: 1920's OBJECT: DRESS DESCRIPTION: BEIGE-COLORED COTTON DRESS, LINED, WITH 7 BUTTONS ALONG THE FRONT. BUTTONS ARE ENAMELED WOOD. COLLAR HAS A STYLIZED FLORAL DESIGN IN PALE BLUE. SLEEVES HAVE CUFFS. SIZE: L 24" HISTORY OF OBJECT: DRESS APPARENTLY WORN BY IRMA HOFMANN, WHO OPERATED A BAKERY ON CENTRAL AVENUE, ALAMEDA. HER DAUGHTER, FREDI, DONATED SEVERAL ITEMS OF CLOTHING TO THE MUSEUM. DONOR: FREDI HOFMANN KAPP CATALOGED: APRIL 15, 2006