Children's First Communion Dress

2015.010.002

2015.010.002

Name/Title

Children's First Communion Dress

Description

A white, semi-sheer girl's overdress. The dress has a Peter Pan collar and rolled / capped sleeves that tie. The bodice is ornate with floral cut-outs and a vertical braided / looped design at the waist. The waist ties in the back. The skirt follows the same design pattern, with floral cut-outs leading to a vertical braided / looped design that sits just above the sheer hemline. There is a small bronze Eucharist lapel pin on the left side of the collar.

Use

by Carole Zinser for her First Communion ceremony in 1951.

Acquisition

Accession

2015.010

Source or Donor

Mary Kay Zinser Cortelyou

Acquisition Method

Gift

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Dress

Clothing Sex

Female

Size

Girl's

Textile Details

Color

White

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1951

Time Period

20th Century

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent

Create Date

January 12, 2024

Update Date

June 20, 2024