Name/Title
Purple Ginham DressEntry/Object ID
1997.32.5Description
Purple and white gingham material. Round neck with self-fabric facing, top portion of dress is cut on bias, two French seams to create fitted waist. Short kimono-style sleeves. Pleats at waist, skirt is a fuller form of A-line. Purple yarn is embroidered in a square-star using the gingham checks as a spacing technique, found throughout the circumference of the skirt. Zipper and top hook and eye are closure found on the back of the dress. The dress measures 21" (w) x 38.5" (l).Collection
Permanent CollectionMade/Created
Date made
1945 - 1960Notes
Date: 1953 circaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DressNomenclature Sub-Class
Main GarmentsNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal Objects