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Dress and Belt

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Hazel E. Tryon 1904 - 2003

Dateabout 1960-1965

MediumMachine-stitched printed cotton or cotton/polyester

DimensionsComponent (dress length x width across shoulders x hem circumference): 43 3/8 x 14 1/2 x 71 1/2in. (110.2 x 36.8 x 181.6cm)
Component (belt length x width): 37 5/8 x 5/8in. (95.6 x 1.6cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of the estate of Hazel E. Martino

DescriptionDress (.1): Woman's fitted dress of printed cotton. The dress has a wide jewel neckline formed by a folded bias strip of fabric. The bodice edge facing is sewn on with a scallop shape. The bias strip is attached to each of the upward fine curves, forming V-shaped indentations between the curves. The bodice is shaped by one bust dart from each side seam and one dart from the waistline seam at each side front, and side back. The sleeves are short and plain with small shoulder pads. There is a short center back zipper from the neckline and a zipper in the proper left side. The skirt front is made of six panels, three on each side. A pocket is formed by an overlapping of two pieces that form each of the side-most panels. The skirt back is constructed of four panels. The fabric is predominantly dark olive green with dark peach, light green, grays, and dark blue colors printed with black outlines to form abstract floral motifs.

Belt (.2): Light green fabric covered belt with a silver pin. Fabric belt loops. Hanger tapes at shoulders. Hem tape.

Object number2003.27.8.1-.2

MarkingsDress (.1): Printed cardboard label of black ink, white board at back neck: "Lot/ Size 16 1/2". Printed cardboard label, proper right back seam: "Order 4418 - (in red ink)/ Style ?/ Size ?/ Remarks 16".
Belt (.2): Stamp on back of belt (twice): "This 'Bac-A-Belt' Backing Certified Seal of Quality - U.S. Testing Co., Inc. [logo] - Wash or clean as Garment 16 1/2".

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