Dress
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Pamela Knowles
American
RetailerSold by
Bergdorf Goodman
American
Date1966
MediumAcetate, cotton
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Pamela Knowles Nichols
DescriptionYellow sheath dress with woven white floral design. Sleeveless with rounded neckline and hem drawn up slightly on each side with a self-fabric bow accent. Center-back zipper closure.
Fabric ribbon label at inside neckline just right of zipper: "Pamela Knowles" White woven fabric tag with bright blue lettering at inside back just right of zipper: "bigi / at bergdorf's" Paper tag at inside back left of zipper: "Int. Ladies Garment Workers Union / Union Made / ILGWU / AFL CIO / WPL 2379 / DRESS / 65% ACETATE / 35% COTTON / STYLE 1701 / SIZE 3"
Fabric ribbon label at inside neckline just right of zipper: "Pamela Knowles" White woven fabric tag with bright blue lettering at inside back just right of zipper: "bigi / at bergdorf's" Paper tag at inside back left of zipper: "Int. Ladies Garment Workers Union / Union Made / ILGWU / AFL CIO / WPL 2379 / DRESS / 65% ACETATE / 35% COTTON / STYLE 1701 / SIZE 3"
Object number2012.558.0
MarkingsWhite woven fabric tag with bright blue lettering at inside back just right of zipper: "bigi / at bergdorf's"Paper tag at inside back left of zipper: "Int. Ladies Garment Workers Union / Union Made / ILGWU / AFL CIO / WPL 2379 / DRESS / 65% ACETATE / 35% COTTON / STYLE 1701 / SIZE 3"InscribedFabric ribbon label at inside neckline just right of zipper: "Pamela Knowles"NotesObject History: Worn by the donor while attending Miss Porter's School in 1966. The dress was purchased and worn to the winter "ice cream concerts." (DePauw 1/16/2013)
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