Name/Title
Day DressEntry/Object ID
1997.9.28Description
Part A) White wool and lace shirtwaist dress. Peter Pan collar and cap sleeves. Buttoned placket down center front of bodice. Back of bodice, front of bodice on either side of placket, and section of both sleeves cut away and filled with ivory vermicular lace. Darts at bust. Skirt is full, ankle-length and gathered at waist. Two large square patch pockets on front of skirt at left and right. Pockets also have ivory lace panel inserted. Dress has semi-attached gauze underdress with sweetheart neckline and spaghetti straps.
Part B) White belt. White wool on outside. Self-covered belt buckle on one end. Opposite end has five belt holes. Faced with white faux leather. Stiff interfacing.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Weldom, Kathryn
Estate ofClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Clothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
LaceMaterial
Wool, CottonColor
WhiteMade/Created
Date made
circa 1950 - 1969Dimensions
Dimension Notes
Dress
Length: 121cm
Width (b): 40cm
Belt
Length: 81cm
Width: 2cm
