Name/Title
1940s OutfitEntry/Object ID
1.03Description
Red asymmetrical long sleeve dress with chest cut-out and two ties.
World War II dominated life until 1945. During this time the L-85 Regulations restricted the amount of fabric that could be used for constructing a garment. The regulations eliminated extra pockets and controlled the width of skirt hems. L-85 created a new silhouette highlighting square, broad shoulders, slim skirts that ended below the knee and simple designs.
Dress donated by Mary Olive Davis Green. Mrs. Green was a Ruston, La native. She was the daughter of the late Robert Wesley and Charlotte Long Davis and the niece of former Louisiana Governors Huey Long and Earl Long- She resided on Trenton St in Ruston and her family home was donated to the parish to house the local museum. She graduated from Ruston High School. While she did not attend Louisiana Tech University, she was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority and served as the alumnae advisor of the Beta Phi Chapter at Louisiana Tech University for 20 years.When
circa 1940Update Date
October 13, 2025
