Name/Title
Women's Pink Woven EnsembleDescription
A: Coat - multiple shades of pink woven fabric; wide cuffs in multiple shades of maroon, stand-up collar, eight one-inch buttons down the front and hook-and-eye closures, pink satin lining
B: Pillbox hat - hand-woven fabric in pink and maroon, pink satin lining
C: Shawl - pink and maroon hand-woven fabric, fringe on each end.
D: Clutch purse - pink and maroon hand-woven fabric, pink satin lining, snap closure
E: Dress, pink and maroon hand woven fabric; sleeveless; round neck; fully lined in pale pink satin; size 10Use
by the donor, June Carmichael Spear.Context
The fabric for the ensemble was woven by Joy Carmichael Helm, June's sister, who created the garment and made purses and hats, for a graduate thesis for a Master of Arts in Art. She completed her studies at Ball State University in Muncie, IN in June 1969. Gail Carmichael, mother, made all the clothes.Collection
June SpearAcquisition
Accession
2006.197Source or Donor
June Carmichael SpearAcquisition Method
DonationCredit Line
Garments handmade by Joy HelmClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Coat, Hat, Shawl, PurseClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Lining
SilkColor
Multicolor, Pink, MaroonMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Joy Carmichael HelmRole
SeamstressRole
WeaverDate made
1969Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
City
MuncieCounty
Delaware CountyState/Province
IndianaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaNotes
Made on the Ball State University campus.Condition
Overall Condition
ExcellentRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
June Carmichael SpearPerson or Organization
Joy Carmichael HelmPerson or Organization
Ball State UniversityRelated Places
Place
City
MuncieCounty
Delaware CountyState/Province
IndianaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaRelated Events
Event
Graduate Thesis in ArtCreate Date
July 18, 2006Update Date
May 6, 2025
