Children's First Communion Dress

2015.010.003

2015.010.003

Name/Title

Children's First Communion Dress

Description

A white, sheer organza girl's overdress. The dress has puffed sleeves, a puffed organza collar with lace trim, and a white satin ribbon around the waist with a small bouquet of white roses pinned at the center. The dress's A-line skirt is pleated or paneled. See also: 2015.010.004 (matching slip dress).

Use

by Mary Kay Zinser for her First Communion ceremony in 1956.

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

Fabric

Lace, Satin

Material

Organza

Color

White

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1956

Time Period

20th Century

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

January 12, 2024

Update Date

June 20, 2024