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Gift of the estate of Hazel E. Martino, 2003.27.1a,b  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society…
Dress and Matching Belt
Gift of the estate of Hazel E. Martino, 2003.27.1a,b © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Dress and Matching Belt

Original Owner (1904 - 2003)
Clothing Maker
Dateabout 1945
MediumDress (.a): Machine-stitched synthetic fibers and a metal zipper. Belt (.b): Synthetic fibers and metal, with vinyl-machine stitches.
DimensionsComponent (dress center back length x width across shoulders): 42 x 15 1/2in. (106.7 x 39.4cm)
Component (belt length x width): 35 x 1 1/4in. (88.9 x 3.2cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of the estate of Hazel E. Martino
DescriptionWoman's dress and matching belt. The bodice front is made of machine-knitted synthetic fabric printed in brown and turquoise stripes with white flowers. The elbow-length sleeves, bodice back, and skirt are made of black crepe. There is a zipper on the proper left side and a peplum extending from the bodice front.
Object number2003.27.1a,b
On View
Not on view
Front of dress and coat.
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