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Dress and Belt

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Hazel E. Tryon 1904 - 2003

Dateabout 1955-1960

MediumMachine-stitched cotton or cotton-polyester with machine embroidered ornamentation

DimensionsComponent (Dress length x width across shoulders x hem circumference): 46 5/8 x 14 3/8 x 72 1/4in. (118.4 x 36.5 x 183.5cm)
Component (Belt length x width): 38 1/4 x 3/4in. (97.2 x 1.9cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of the estate of Hazel E. Martino

DescriptionWoman's pinkish-beige dress with non-matching belt. The bodice is constructed with a stand-up collar extending to a center buttoned panel down the front. There are five rows of gathering at each shoulder with short dolman sleeves. Three pleats on each front and a high, shaped waistband help fit the bodice. The back is fitted with shoulder darts and darts at the waist. Embroidered machine-stitched ornamentation with white eyelet designs decorate the front of the bodice and patch pockets on the skirt. There are ten pearlized shank buttons with fabric loops down the center front closure. The proper left side seam has a zipper. Thread belt loops. The skirt has four panels creating a smooth back. The front panels are fitted to eight-inches below the waist, at which point two small side pleats and one large inverted pleat in the center create a flared skirt with a dropped waistline effect. There are six white, two-hole buttons down the top center of the skirt with fabric loops for a faux opening. The belt is made of peach colored fabric with a slide buckle rounded at each end.

Object number2003.27.5.1-.2

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