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In loving memory of Joseph and Blanche Gagnon Ficaro, 2012.353.2 © 2015 The Connecticut Histori…
Dress
In loving memory of Joseph and Blanche Gagnon Ficaro, 2012.353.2 © 2015 The Connecticut Historical Society

Dress

Date1935-1940
MediumSynthetic
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineIn loving memory of Joseph and Blanche Gagnon Ficaro by their daughters Blanche Ficaro Boucher, Jean, and Sue Ficaro
DescriptionDress made of royal blue synthetic satin. Pleated bodice has a squared-neckline; ruffle at bust. Puffed short sleeves with three layered puffs. Front corners of squared-neckline decorated with pink and blue velvet flowers. High waist accentuated with blue satin belt, which ties in back. Floor-length, A-line skirt.
Object number2012.353.2
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