Name/Title

Day Dress

Entry/Object ID

1997.9.28

Description

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 of

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Lace

Material

Wool, Cotton

Color

White

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1950 - 1969

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Dress Length: 121cm Width (b): 40cm Belt Length: 81cm Width: 2cm