Dress, Prom

Name/Title

Dress, Prom

Entry/Object ID

50.98.1 a,b

Description

Pink Net Gown. Material: textile, metal. (a) Gown. Size: 15 3/4" W. across bodice x 44" L. Description: pink taffeta with pink net overskirt and bodice - sleeveless - fitted bodice - spaghetti straps - deep V-neckline with decorative pink net insert - full skirt - two 4" W. pink embroidered net bands encircle the skirt - ankle length hemline - back zipper closure with one hook and eye at top. (b) Bolero. Size: 14 1/2" W. across shoulders x 14 1/2" L. Description: pink net - short set-in sleeves - Peter Pan collar - one hook and eye closure at front center neckline.

Context

#50.98.1 and #50.98.3: gowns worn at New Richland High School prom by twins, Faith & Frances Strenge in May 1954 & 1955 - purchased at Brett's Bridal Shop in Mankato for $34.99 each, about $10 more than average. Parents approved purchase if girls would wear the dresses two years.

Cataloged By

pauline

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Dress, Prom

Class

Clothing, Outerwear

Category

Personal Artifacts

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

April 30, 1998

Update Date

November 21, 2024