Name/Title
DressEntry/Object ID
2020.31.1Description
Black dress with red at hem and neckline. Both the false chemise and hem are decorated with gold brocaded details in a pattern of repeating circles. A belt is attached at the hip with a large, red beaded medallion at the center front. The belt is studded all the way around with black, square studs. The dress has a surplice bodice front, and the inner red lining is held onto the bodice by straps and ends at the waistline. The shoulders and the fitted waistline are gathered The seams are machine-stitched with a running stitch and the edges are whip-stitched. The bottom is the selvedge and the neckline has a rolled hem. There's an old collections tag that says "Proctor 75757."Context
Worn by Mary Hedrick Procter (1878-1960), wife of Governor Redfield Proctor, in Proctor, VT.Acquisition
Accession
2020.31Source or Donor
Augusta AuctionsAcquisition Method
PurchaseLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Dress, CocktailNomenclature Primary Object Term
DressNomenclature Sub-Class
Main GarmentsNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallWidth
29 inLength
38-1/2 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Proctor, Mary Sherwood Hedrick (1879-1960)Related Places
Place
Town
ProctorCounty
Rutland CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaPlace
Building
Vermont State HouseCity
MontpelierCounty
Washington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America