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DRESS

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1950

GUSN

GUSN-12903

Description

Dark blue textured rayon; V-neckline; 5 covered buttons extending below waist; self bow at throat; shoulder pads; 3/4 length dolman sleeves set in waist w/ hook & eye closure; belt loops; no belt; inverted pleat center back of skirt; partial lining in skirt.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wedding dresses
stitching
machine-made
rayon
Women's clothing
Rayon
Hand Stitched
DRESS

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. Thompson S. Lingel

Accession Number

1992.128

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