Name/Title
DressEntry/Object ID
2003.12.8Description
White heavy rayon dress with puffed short sleeves and a square collarless neckline. Red rickrack has been inserted between the show fabric and the lining at the collar and sleeves, creating a scalloped trim. The neckline opens at the center back and secures with a faux pearl button. The princess seams on the front are decorated with felt flowers and leaves from the shoulder seam to the wearer's waist. There are two ties on either side of the waist that tie at the back in order to fit the dress to the wearer. The dress opens on the proper left with a 10-1/2" zipper spanning from below the armscye to the hip.Context
Worn by Jean Louise Goodall Balham in Montpelier, Vermont.Acquisition
Accession
2003.12Source or Donor
Balham, Jean Louise Goodall (1925-2016)Acquisition Method
GiftClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
DressClothing Sex
FemaleSize
30" waistLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DressNomenclature Sub-Class
Main GarmentsNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallWidth
30 inLength
41 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Balham, Jean Louise Goodall (1925-2016)Related Places
Place
City
MontpelierCounty
Washington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America