Name/Title
Dress ShieldEntry/Object ID
2017.5.1Description
Parts A+B) Pair of white cotton dress shields, unused. Each is folded in half in a round crescent moon shape with stitching at the convex edge.
Part C) Pink, black, and white Kleinert's dress shield package.Depicts a glamourous woman in a nightgown from the side, with her left arm raised. Two strings are tied around her upper bicep. An illustration on the left front of the package shows a dress shield ready to use. Instructions on back.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Lightfoot, CathyClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Clothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Material
Cotton, PaperColor
Pink, Black, WhiteMade/Created
Manufacturer
Kleinert'sDate made
circa 1960Place
Country
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLabel/Inscription/Signature
Transcription
Dress Shield A:
Kleinert's / BLUE LABEL / GUARANTEED / MADE IN U.S. AMERICA / 100% COTTON / 670 SIZE 4
Package (front):
Kleinert's on-and-off shields / STYLE 690 / WHITE COTTON / SIZE 3 / REGULAR / GUARANTEED BY / Kleinert's / 690 / $1.00 / no sewing required / adjustable elastic cords / ideal for dolman and / deep armhole sleevesDimensions
Dimension Notes
Dress Shields
Length: 16cm
Width: 16cm
Package
Length: 17cm
Width: 18.5
