Graduation dress

Object/Artifact

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Saco Museum

Name/Title

Graduation dress

Entry/Object ID

1965.4.1

Description

Two-piece dress of formerly white sheer cotton. The yoke of the bodice, sleeve cuffs, and skirt hem are trimmed with single rows of gathered silk ribbon applied over a band of lace. The sleeves are full at the top and taper down the arm. Round neckline with a short band collar. Closes up the back with hooks and eyes located on the lining; the outer layer of fabric is loose. Lined with plain weave cotton sateen.

Made/Created

Date made

1899

Material

Cotton