Berthe Herter Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Berthe Herter Dress

Entry/Object ID

60.04

Description

Material: textile and metal. Size: 49" W. (skirt) x 54" L. Description: ivory chiffon - round neckline - sleeveless - inverted V inserts create front bodice design - fabric gathered diagonally to inserts on each side of bustline to create fullness - two large same fabric rosettes placed diagonally on right bodice from bustline to waistline - skirt gored to create fullness - right side closure with three snaps.

Context

George Herter was born 24 May 1911, an avid sportsman and entrepreneur; father started Herter's Department Store; George Herter started Herter's Sporting Goods, a retail and world-wide catalog business. This dress belonged to George Herter's sister, Thelma who was born and raised in Waseca.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1940

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Dress

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Main Garments

Nomenclature Class

Clothing

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

June 10, 2004

Update Date

June 30, 2025