Dress, 1947

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Tontitown Historical Museum

Name/Title

Dress, 1947

Entry/Object ID

2019-2

Description

Gown worn by Elsie Mae Fiori, age 16, in 1947 for the 49th Grape Festival Queen Concordia. White, short sleeves, long, beading on the bodice, extra small size with a sheer layer of fabric over solid fabric.

Use

Grape Festival Queen Concordia

Context

This dress was worn by the first queen post World War II and when grapes from Tontitown were sent to the White House for the President to serve and enjoy

Collection

OBJECTS, Queen Concordia Regalia and Trophies

Category

dress
Main Garments, Clothing, 03: Personal Objects

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Dress

Clothing Sex

Female

Size

XS

Textile Details

Fabric

Rayon

Material

Fabric

Color

White, Silver

Notes

White and silver beading on the front torso area, fountain detail

Dimensions

Height

52 in

Circumference

30 in

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Elsie Mae Fiori Pianalto (1931 - 2018)

Related Places

Place

Building

(1942 - 1994) St. Joseph's Church "stone church"

Religious Campus

St. Joseph's Church Grounds

City

Tontitown

County

Washington County

State/Province

Arkansas

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Related Events

Event

Tontitown Grape Festival

Update Date

April 8, 2026