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Gift of Sylvia Squires and Debra Harger, 2016.99.4 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Woman's Dress
Gift of Sylvia Squires and Debra Harger, 2016.99.4 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Woman's Dress

Date1940-1959
Mediumcotton
DimensionsDress (overall length): 45 1/2in. (115.6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Sylvia Squires and Debra Harger
DescriptionA woman's dark blue sleeveless dress with a floral pattern. Dress buttons closed in the front with five white plastic buttons, a hook-and-eye, and a snap closure at the waist. Two pockets on the front just below the waist with a rounded-oval shape and white trim. Collar around neckline with pointed ends in front. Small v-neckline. White pipe trim around the sleeves and collar. Floral pattern is red and light blue bulbs on green stems. Two belt loops on either side of the waist, but the belt is missing.
Object number2016.99.4
MarkingsPrinted in pink on a white fabric tag on back of inside collar: "Joan Curtis/ FASHION"
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
    Gift of Sylvia Squires and Debra Harger, 2016.99.3 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Kamore
    1940-1959
    Gift of Sylvia Squires and Debra Harger, 2016.99.19 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Alice Elander
    1910-1950
    Dress, Belt, Coat, and Hat Set
    Dorothy Williston
    about 1925
    Front of dress without the matching cape.
    Lyle N. Roapelye
    about 1885
    Captain Peter Van Cortlandt Stoughton
    1941-1945
    Gift of Charles S. MacDonough, 1847.12.0  © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Commodore Thomas MacDonough
    1812-1814
    Dress
    Jennie Bromley
    about 1888-1890