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1955
GUSN-265589
White nylon half-slip, one layer except for two-later bottom hem; top of slip near waist is smooth nylon while the skirt part is "crinoline," more net-like nylon; elastic waistband with white and brown tag.
petticoat lamps
nylon
machine sewing (technique)
crinolines
Petticoat
"Over Five Seven Shop - Tall - All Nylon" (brown and white)
Unknown
Pennsylvania
32 (H) (inches)
Gift of Jane Nylander
2002.45.1B
Pennsylvania (United States)
Pittsburgh (Allegheny county, Pennsylvania)
Title Prom Dress Accession Number 2002.45.1A
Title Dance Card Accession Number 2002.45.2
Title Student Identification Card Accession Number 2002.45.3
Title Gift Tag Accession Number 2002.45.4
Title Greeting Card and Envelope Accession Number 2002.45.5AB
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