Gift of Antonina P. Uccello, 2003.139.1.1 Photograph by David Stansbury © 2008 The Connecticu ...

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Dress

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Mayor Antonina P. Uccello (American, 1922 - 2023)

RetailerSold by G. Fox and Co. (American, founded 1847)

Clothing MakerMade by Unknown

Date1967

MediumRayon, plastic, unidentified metal, cotton

DimensionsDress (hem circumference x shoulder to hem length): 50 x 38 1/2in. (127 x 97.8cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Antonina P. Uccello

Object number2003.139.1.1

DescriptionWoman's dress of heavy, pale blue rayon. The dress is very simple, with a straight silhouette; it is above-knee length. The neckline is draped with a band of self-fabric, which terminates in points like a collar in the back. The long straight sleeves are decorated with five rhinestone-studded buttons at the outside of the wrist. The center back opening fastens with a 20" plastic zipper, headed by a hook and thread eye. The dress is lined with pale blue polly-cotton. The lining has short, horizontal bust darts, but the fashion fabric does not. A woven tape label is stitched on the proper right side of the zipper: "Lisa Howard / INC." There is also a modern dry cleaner's tag next to this.

Collections

G. Fox & Co.

NotesOwner Note: Antonina P. "Ann" Uccello was the first female mayor (Republican) of Hartford, Connecticut. She was sworn in in 1967. This is the dress that she wore for her inauguration. The dress was purchased at G. Fox & Co., Hartford, Connecticut.

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