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Gift of Kay Hoffman, 1991.11.2  Photograph by David Stansbury.  © 2009 The Connecticut Historic…
Dress
Gift of Kay Hoffman, 1991.11.2 Photograph by David Stansbury. © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
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Dress

DesignerDesigned by Norman Norell American, 1900 - 1972
RetailerSold by G. Fox and Co. American, founded 1847
Date1968-1969
MediumSynthetic fiber, possibly mixed with wool, plastic, metal hook and eye
DimensionsDress (circumference x length from top of shoulder to hem): 42 x 46in. (106.7 x 116.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Kay Hoffman
DescriptionWoman's dress of black jersey. The dress has a band collar and a 4-inch wide self-fabric belt, which fastens in the back with three, large, black, disk buttons. The only decoration on the front are the two pockets at the hips. The long sleeves are narrow and fitted smoothly into the armscye. The center back opening fastens with a 2 1/2" - long zipper, headed by hook and eye. Zippers also close the inside seams of the sleeves at the wrists. The dress is lined with black polyester (or other synthetic fabric). A woven tape label is stitched inside the proper left opening: "G. Fox & Co. / The Specialty Shop / FIFTH FLOOR."
Object number1991.11.2
MarkingsA woven tape label is stitched inside the proper left opening: "G. Fox & Co. / The Specialty Shop / FIFTH FLOOR."
Subject Terms
    Collections
    • G. Fox & Co.
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    about 1970
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    1962
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