Floor Length White Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Floor Length White Dress

Entry/Object ID

7997

Description

The image shows a long, vintage-style white dress made of a delicate, semi-transparent fabric, featuring detailed lace trimming around the collar and cuffs. The dress has long sleeves and a modest neckline, reflecting an elegant and classic design. The bodice is slightly fitted, leading into a flowing, A-line skirt that drapes gracefully to the floor. This garment, with its intricate lace embellishments and timeless silhouette, exudes an air of simplicity and sophistication, reminiscent of early 20th-century fashion.

Context

Items donated by Hensel estate. Courtesy of Arlene Hensel Jabs and Raymond Jabs. Daughter of Al Hensel.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1915

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

July 12, 1990

Update Date

March 13, 2025