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Dress

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Mary Frances Pope American, 1921 - 1996
RetailerSold by Lord and Taylor American
Clothing MakerMade by Unknown
Date1966
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of George W. Cheney III, Katherine Cheney Chappell, and Mary Cheney Nelson
Object number1997.108.40
MarkingsLabel: "EXCLUSIVELY/ FOR/ Lord & Taylor".NotesHistorical Note: According to museum records, Mary Pope Cheney (1921-1996) wore this dress to the wedding of her daughter, Katherine Pope Cheney, who married Thomas Chappell (of Tom's of Maine fame) in 1966.
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