Dress
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Maude Jeannette Purvis
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
RetailerSold by
G. Fox and Co.
American, founded 1847
Date1958-1960
MediumSynthetic fibers, rayon
DimensionsDress (length shoulder to hem x hem circumference): 44 x 42 1/4in. (111.8 x 107.3cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Robert Grant Irving
DescriptionWoman's cocktail dress of blue machine-made lace laid over purplish-blue rayon. The bodice has a scalloped V-shaped neckline at front and back. The short sleeves and shoulder area are not lined with the rayon. The lining is cut in a double curve over the bust area, and also across the bodice back. The waist is swathed with pleated blue crepe, four inches wide. The skirt is fitted and narrow; there is a 5 1/2 kick pleat at the center back. The center back opening fastens with a 16"-long metal zipper headed by a met hook & eye. There are two woven tape labels stitched next to the zipper: "a / Norman / ORIGINAL" and "G. FOX & CO. / HARTFORD CONNECTICUT."
Object number1999.1.23
MarkingsTwo woven tape labels stitched next to the zipper read: "a / Norman / ORIGINAL" and "G. FOX & CO. / HARTFORD CONNECTICUT."On View
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