Waseca Chorale Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Waseca Chorale Dress

Entry/Object ID

5.97.4 a,b

Description

Material: textile, metal. (a) Dress. Size: 15 1/2" W. shoulder to shoulder x 58 1/2" L. x 26" L. sleeves. Description: white polyester - full length - double layer fabric bodice - shirtwaist style - wide pointed collar folds back to form V-neckline - front bodice closing to waistline with 5 hidden snaps and a hook and eye - full skirt gathered to waistline falls in soft drapes to the floor - long cuffed sleeves close with one white covered button and a hidden snap. (b) Belt. Size: 1" W. x 31 1/2" L. Description: white heavy grosgrain ribbon - double bow on one end - closure under bow with two hidden hooks and eyes and one snap

Context

Performance gown made and worn by Emily Miller from 1974-1983 when she was a member of the Waseca Chorale. The Chorale was organized in January 1973 with 31 singers. Directors: Paul Rude (1973-82), Timothy Carney (1982-83), Dr. Allen L. Wortman (1983-86) and Warren N. Hettinga (1986 - present, 1997).

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

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

March 10, 1997

Update Date

May 21, 2026