Dress

Object/Artifact

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Historic Germantown

Name/Title

Dress

Entry/Object ID

CW 3987

Description

Woman’s dress. Black organza tulip pattern over white taffeta lining and net crinoline. Short, full skirt. Fitted waist and bodice. Scooped neckline. Sleeveless. Back zipper.

Made/Created

Date made

1950 - 1960

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Translation

“BEST & CO. / FIFTH AVE. - NEW YORK” “Sue Banner”

Notes

Sue Banner (or Barner) written in ink along neckline in back. Likely the owner.

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Waist: 25 in Bust: 29-1/2 in Shoulders: 15-1/4 in Length: 38-1/2 in