Dress

BHS 1959 Junior Prom Formal - front

BHS 1959 Junior Prom Formal - front

Name/Title

Dress

Entry/Object ID

2016.005.0008

Description

Yellow Formal, floor length (skirt is 39" long), handmade from satin, tulle, and chiffon by Ann Marchioni for Roberta Marchioni to wear to the Benicia High School Junior Prom in April 1959, hosted by the BHS Class of 1960. There is a side zipper, 4 varying length (9", 13", 15", 17") of tulle on the skirt, bodice is satin with chiffon at the neckline and bust area and shoulder straps. Most probably a size 10 or 12.

Collection

Clothing Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1959