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Collection Type

Clothing and accessories

Date

1932

GUSN

GUSN-12872

Description

Pink/cream wool crepe; scoop neckline w/ self tie at back; 3/4 length sleeves; 2 pearl buttons w/ self-braid at collar. Loose front w/ ties at back waist; long skirt w/ asymmetrical panel & kick pleat; snap closure at left side of waist.

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Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
crepe (textile)
stitching
machine-made
wool (textile)
commencements
Women's clothing
Wool
Crepe
Hand Stitched
Graduation
DRESS

Additional Identification Number

1990.32A

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mary Eliza Kimball, Helen Chase Kimball-Brooke and Lee Kimball Bryon

Accession Number

1990.32

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