Slip
Original OwnerOriginally owned by the
Crowley family
American
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1935-1950
MediumMachine-stitched rayon, with machine-made lace made of (probably) synthetic fiber
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length excluding straps x width across top x hem diameter): 35 x 18 1/2 x 67in. (88.9 x 47 x 170.2cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Stephen André
DescriptionWoman's slip of salmon-colored woven rayon. The front and back panels are cut on the bias so that they cling to the body and flare at the bottom. The sides of the top half of the slip are cut in triangular panels, with the grain line parallel to the side seam. The top and bottom edges of the slip are trimmed with ecru machine-made lace. The slip has self-fabric shoulder straps.
Object number1996.9.46
MarkingsPrinted label stitched near center back at the top: "Lot/ Size 42".Subject Terms
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