Dress
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Mayor Antonina P. Uccello
American, 1922 - 2023
RetailerSold by
G. Fox and Co.
American, founded 1847
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Date1967
MediumRayon, plastic, unidentified metal, cotton
DimensionsDress (hem circumference x shoulder to hem length): 50 x 38 1/2in. (127 x 97.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Antonina P. Uccello
DescriptionWoman's dress of heavy, pale blue rayon. The dress is very simple, with a straight silhouette; it is above-knee length. The neckline is draped with a band of self-fabric, which terminates in points like a collar in the back. The long straight sleeves are decorated with five rhinestone-studded buttons at the outside of the wrist. The center back opening fastens with a 20" plastic zipper, headed by a hook and thread eye. The dress is lined with pale blue polly-cotton. The lining has short, horizontal bust darts, but the fashion fabric does not. A woven tape label is stitched on the proper right side of the zipper: "Lisa Howard / INC." There is also a modern dry cleaner's tag next to this.
Object number2003.139.1.1
MarkingsA woven tape label stitched on the proper right side of the zipper reads: "Lisa Howard / INC."NotesOwner Note: Antonina P. "Ann" Uccello was the first female mayor (Republican) of Hartford, Connecticut. She was sworn in in 1967. This is the dress that she wore for her inauguration. The dress was purchased at G. Fox & Co., Hartford, Connecticut. Collections
- G. Fox & Co.
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