1888 Dress for Belle Daring for Watermelon Day

Object/Artifact

Rocky Ford Museum

Name/Title

1888 Dress for Belle Daring for Watermelon Day

Entry/Object ID

1979.6.51

Description

2 piece tan color. Cotton or fine linen. Top is tucked in front. 20 round buttons down the front. Stand up collar, front of sleeves and front of bodice are trimmed with ivory lace. Wide lace continues around back edge. Skirt in pleated and gathered.

Cataloged By

Thomas Kyle Mullins

Acquisition

Accession

1979.6

Source or Donor

Belle Swink Daring

Acquisition Method

Gift

Created By

Thomas Kyle Mullins

Create Date

February 17, 2025

Updated By

Thomas Kyle Mullins

Update Date

March 14, 2025