Dress and Matching Belt
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Hazel E. Tryon
1904 - 2003
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
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)
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
MarkingsDress (.a): Woven tape label stitched at back of neck, "ORIGINAL / SLIM-LI-ETTE / Fashions / REG. U.S. PAT. OFF." Printed tape label stitched at back of neck, "16 1/2 / OR / 36 1/2".On View
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