Ivory silk crepe georgette dress (likely ankle to full-length). Rough neckline with self-fabric ruffle detail. Sheer 3\4 length sleeve with ruffle at elbow. Silk satin ivory attached sash, large bow in back. 5 inches down from waist sash is a self-fabric ruffle. Snaps close up the back. Dress measures 18" (w) x 30" (l).
Collection
Permanent Collection
Made/Created
Date made
1920
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Dress, Wedding
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Wedding Objects
Nomenclature Class
Ceremonial Objects
Nomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication Objects
Parts
Count
1
Material
Silk
Provenance
Notes
Donor file states the dress was worn by Florence Bessie Skivens in 1920