Name/Title
Day DressEntry/Object ID
1998.17.6Description
Part A) Black jersey knit shirtwaist dress. Flat and pointed collar. Buttoned placket down center of bodice with four black button closure.Wrist-length sleeves, with material gathered at cuffs. Darts at bust. Natural waist with elasticated waistband. Knee-length A-line skirt, gathered at waist. Gold synthetic lining inside skirt. Insect damage on front of bodice and skirt.
Part B) Rectangular black and tan striped wool tabard. Standing collar which fastens at center front with two snap fasteners. Deep slit from center front of neck to mid-bust. Two tan tabs at left and right side of tabard fasten under each arm with a snap fastener. Outside edges are edged with band of black wool. Horizontal band of faux Grecian shapes near bottom edge on both front and back. Insect damage on front at neck slit.
Part C) Black leather belt with attached leather pouch. Belt fastens at center front with two black snap fasteners. Pouch is round and flat, with a flap that fastens at center front with a black snap fastener.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Pierce, JeanClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Clothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
JerseyMaterial
Wool, SuedeColor
Black, BrownMade/Created
Date made
circa 1968 - 1975Label/Inscription/Signature
Dimensions
Dimension Notes
Dress
Length: 114cm
Width (b): 43cm
Tabard
Length: 102cm
Width (b): 37.5cm
Belt
Length: 81cm
Width: 2cm
Pouch
Length: 10.5cm
Width: 13.5cm