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Gift of Tim and Marie Griffin, 2016.42.1 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
G. Fox Women's Shorts
Gift of Tim and Marie Griffin, 2016.42.1 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

G. Fox Women's Shorts

Retailer (American, founded 1847)
Date1980-1989
Mediumpolyester; cotton; metal
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (1: overall length x width of blue shorts): 21 × 14 1/2in. (53.3 × 36.8cm) Primary Dimensions (2: overall length x width of brown shorts): 21 × 14 1/2in. (53.3 × 36.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Tim and Marie Griffin
Object number2016.42.1-2
Description(1) Navy blue women's shorts bought at G. Fox. Size 17/18 (Average for those 5' 2" to 5' 6"). Vertical pleats down front and back of shorts. Pocket on wearer's right side. Tan, braided belt with brass buckle. Five belt loops. Shorts fastened with a zipper and one button. White lining along interior waistline. Three tags attached to shorts. Two tags advertisements for the clothing company. Third tag for G. Fox indicating a $4.00 price tag.

(2) Brown women's shorts bought at G. Fox. Size 17/18 (Average for those 5' 2" to 5' 6"). Vertical pleats down front and back of shorts. Pocket on wearer's right side. Tan, braided belt with brass buckle. Five belt loops. Shorts fastened with a zipper and one button. White lining along interior waistline. Three tags attached to shorts. Two tags advertisements for the clothing company. Third tag for G. Fox indicating a $4.00 price tag.
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