Name/Title
Women's DickeyEntry/Object ID
2025.6.12Description
Pair of women's dickey's.
One is nylon, transparent white, with floral patterned collar and center pattern. Made by "ILGWU" and noted for being union made. " 100% Nylon.
The other one appears to be made of white cotton with shoulder snaps and bottom floral patterned fringe. No manufacturer is noted.
Both dickey's appear to be from the 1920s. Both dickey's are in good condition with very minor signs of use, wear, and storage.Cataloged By
Matthew AdelmanAcquisition
Accession
2025.6Source or Donor
Berg, JennelleAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Date made
1920 - 1929Notes
Date: 1920sLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DickeyNomenclature Sub-Class
Clothing AccessoriesNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsSearch Terms
Dickey, Women's Dickey, Clothing, Women's ClothingCondition
Overall Condition
GoodDate Examined
Mar 6, 2024Examined By
Matthew AdelmanGeneral Notes
Note
Notes: ILGWU - Stands for "International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union. Founded in 1900. And was a progressive milestone in workers and womens rights in the garment industry.
Status: OK
Status By: Matthew Adelman
Status Date: 2025-03-06Create Date
March 6, 2025Update Date
July 10, 2026
