2-piece Polka Dot Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

2-piece Polka Dot Dress

Entry/Object ID

1971.1.3

Description

Skirt and Waist. Material: textile, shell, metal. (a) Blouse. Size: 17" W. (shoulder to shoulder) x 25" L. Description: 2 piece dress of white cotton lawn with pink polka dots. (a) Pigeon breast bodice has white fleur-de-lis lace inset and shoulders have released tucks. Sleeves have three tucks at upper arms, a gathered pouf beneath and are finished with long lace cuffs. High neck is also lace. All lace is the same fleur-de-lis pattern. Back closure has 13 buttons and one snap closure at neckline. (b) Skirt. Size: 44" W. x 43" L. Description: white cotton lawn with pink polka dots. Gored skirt has front panel to floor, and deep flounce on sides and back. Back placket closure has five sets of hooks and eyes.

Cataloged By

vanessa

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Dress

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Main Garments

Nomenclature Class

Clothing

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

4755

4755 a,b

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Notes

Multiple spots on skirt and cuffs are soiled.

Create Date

February 11, 2003

Update Date

May 7, 2026