Girl's Dress
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Mavis French
American, born 1926
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1927
MediumMachine-stitched silk and cotton
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width ): 18 3/4 x 21 1/2in. (47.6 x 54.6cm)
Hem (circumference): 45in. (114.3cm)
Hem (circumference): 45in. (114.3cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mavis Davis
DescriptionThis off-white, sleeveless dress was made from two square pieces of plain-woven silk (or silk/cotton) fabric, gathered at the top into 1 1/4-inch-wide filet lace, which edges the neckline and armholes. This floral-patterned filet also edges the hem. The filet at the neck is seamed at the shoulder, and the silk fabric is seamed at the sides. A decorative bow is made from 1/2-inch wide off-white silk ribbon; it sits two inches in from the left side seam on the front neckline of the dress. Two ribbons, approximately eleven inches long, extend from the bow.
Object number2001.47.7
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