Maid Uniforms
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Alice Elander
(Swedish-American, 1896 - 1967)
Clothing Maker(.19-.20) Made by
Dix-Make
(1910 - 1950)
Date1910-1950
Mediumcotton; satin; linen; leather; rubber; knit; wood
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions ((.19) length x width): 47 1/2 × 18 1/2in. (120.7 × 47cm)
Other ((.19) length of sleeve from shoulder): 24in. (61cm)
Primary Dimensions ((.20) length x width): 47 1/2 × 19in. (120.7 × 48.3cm)
Other ((.20) length of sleeve from shoulder): 24in. (61cm)
Primary Dimensions ((.21) length x width): 17 3/4 × 16in. (45.1 × 40.6cm)
Other ((.21) length of tie at waist): 21 1/4in. (54cm)
Primary Dimensions ((.22) length x width): 18 × 19 1/2in. (45.7 × 49.5cm)
Other ((.22) length of tie at waist): 74in. (188cm)
Other ((.22) length of tie at neck): 38 3/4in. (98.4cm)
Primary Dimensions ((.23) length x width): 23 1/2 × 37in. (59.7 × 94cm)
Other ((.23) length of tie at waist): 72 1/4in. (183.5cm)
Primary Dimensions ((.24a) length x width): 21 × 3in. (53.3 × 7.6cm)
Other ((.24b-c) width x length): 2 3/4 × 8in. (7 × 20.3cm)
Primary Dimensions ((.25a-b) length x height x width): 11 × 4 1/2 × 3in. (27.9 × 11.4 × 7.6cm)
Other ((.25c-d) width x length): 4 1/4 × 13 3/4in. (10.8 × 34.9cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Sylvia Squires and Debra Harger
Object number2016.99.19-.25
DescriptionMaid uniforms worn by Alice Elander. The dresses were made by Dix-Make.
(.19) A blue dress with sheer white fabric at the collar and the sleeve cuffs. The dress has three pleats on each side of the bodice. There is a belt at the waist which buttons on the wearer's left side. There is one pocket at the hip on the wearer's right side. Ankle length dress. Dress buttons in the front, but the buttons are hidden behind a fabric flap. There are seven black buttons down the front and a snap closure at the base of the collar. The collar and sleeve cuffs has a floral pattern in white. Long sleeves. Snap closure at sleeve cuffs.
(.20) A dark red dress that is ankle length with long sleeves. Plain collar. Dress closes in the front, but the closures are hidden by a fabric flap. Closes with a snap button at the base of the collar and a black zipper from the collar to the waist in the front. There is a black side zipper on the wearer's left side. Snap closures at the sleeve cuffs. Four pleats on both sides of the bodice ending at the waist.
(.21) An apron made of sheer fabric with a grid flower design. Embroidered edge along the apron. Ties around the waist.
(.22) An apron made of cream fabric with an embroidered border. Ties around the waist and around the neck. Ribbon that ties around the neck has the same decoration as the apron.
(.23) An apron made of cream fabric. Plain with no decoration. Pocket on the wearer's right. Ties around the waist.
(.24a-c) A collar made of sheer cream fabric with an embroidered swirl pattern along the bottom. (a) is a complete piece and (b-c) are extra pieces.
(.25a-d) Black patent leather oxford high-heels (a-b) with green shoe mittens (c-d). Shoes have dot detailing on the toe, heel, and around the vamp. Black shoelaces. Heels have wooden shoe inserts to keep the shape. Shoe mittens are knit in a green chevron pattern with a drawstring closure.
(.19) A blue dress with sheer white fabric at the collar and the sleeve cuffs. The dress has three pleats on each side of the bodice. There is a belt at the waist which buttons on the wearer's left side. There is one pocket at the hip on the wearer's right side. Ankle length dress. Dress buttons in the front, but the buttons are hidden behind a fabric flap. There are seven black buttons down the front and a snap closure at the base of the collar. The collar and sleeve cuffs has a floral pattern in white. Long sleeves. Snap closure at sleeve cuffs.
(.20) A dark red dress that is ankle length with long sleeves. Plain collar. Dress closes in the front, but the closures are hidden by a fabric flap. Closes with a snap button at the base of the collar and a black zipper from the collar to the waist in the front. There is a black side zipper on the wearer's left side. Snap closures at the sleeve cuffs. Four pleats on both sides of the bodice ending at the waist.
(.21) An apron made of sheer fabric with a grid flower design. Embroidered edge along the apron. Ties around the waist.
(.22) An apron made of cream fabric with an embroidered border. Ties around the waist and around the neck. Ribbon that ties around the neck has the same decoration as the apron.
(.23) An apron made of cream fabric. Plain with no decoration. Pocket on the wearer's right. Ties around the waist.
(.24a-c) A collar made of sheer cream fabric with an embroidered swirl pattern along the bottom. (a) is a complete piece and (b-c) are extra pieces.
(.25a-d) Black patent leather oxford high-heels (a-b) with green shoe mittens (c-d). Shoes have dot detailing on the toe, heel, and around the vamp. Black shoelaces. Heels have wooden shoe inserts to keep the shape. Shoe mittens are knit in a green chevron pattern with a drawstring closure.
Status
Not on view
1950-1959
