This is a short-sleeved dress made of a large-scale flower printed on a sheer material. The dress has a round bound neckline with a keyhole and tie in the back. The waistline is at the natural waist, and the skirt has been gathered to bodice. The dress measures 20" (w) x 49" (l).
Collection
Permanent Collection
Made/Created
Date made
1952
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Dress
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Main Garments
Nomenclature Class
Clothing
Nomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal Objects
Parts
Count
1
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Massey, Mabel
Related Entries
Notes
ph.1281
Provenance
Notes
Mabel Massey wore this dress in May 1952 shortly after her wedding. She was married May 13, 1952 to John Lee Bennet in Earlham, IA.