A=Dress; B=Belt; C=Collar; DE=Sleeves; F=Clip. Blue silk satin striped gauze dress with alternating pattern of vertical stripes. One stripe has a multicolor stylized floral pattern with paisley and ogee medallion motif. Other stripe has a multicolor band with arch motif with floral garland pattern bordered by diamonds and circles in red, green, and white. Dress [A]-Bodice has a bateau neckline with a hook and eye closure down center front. Bell-shaped undersleeves of appliqued net with ruffled cuffs. Bodice is lined with white cotton. Skirt gathers atl waist. Belt [B]-Self belt has a gold painted metal buckle. Collar [C]-Fichu collar of white net with white flowers appliqued around the edge.
dresses (garments)
belts (costume accessories)
collars (neckwear)
gauze
silk (textile)
Dress
Dress
1975.205ABC
Unknown
Gift of Alice Allen Merrell
1975.205A-F
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