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Gift of Paige Adams, 2005.171.1a,b  Photograph by David Stansbury  © 2008 The Connecticut Histo…
Dress with Belt
Gift of Paige Adams, 2005.171.1a,b Photograph by David Stansbury © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Photographs and all rights purchased by the Connecticut Historical Society.

Dress with Belt

RetailerSold by G. Fox and Co. American, founded 1847
Clothing MakerMade by Unknown
Dateabout 1969-1972
MediumPolyester
DimensionsDress (circumference x length): 52 1/2 x 57in. (133.4 x 144.8cm)
Other (width x length): 1 x 69 1/2in. (2.5 x 176.5cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Paige Adams
DescriptionThis woman's dress with self-fabric belt is made of green, blue, red, and white striped twill-woven polyester. The stripes are set horizontally on the dress. The dress features a 5 1/4-inch-wide pointed collar, and sleeves which are set smoothly into the armscye and then gathered into 4 1/4-inch-deep cuffs. The dress opens at the center front with four self-covered buttons set on a 16 1/2-inch-long button placket. The top of the placket folds back with the collar, in a manner resembling lapels. Horizontal darts at the bustline provide the fit. There are on-seam pockets at hip-level at both side seams. The dress is lined with white polyester. It has a narrow, self-fabric belt, which would tie around the waist. The dress has a hand-stitched hem.

Two woven tape labels appear inside the back of the neck: "Mollie Parnis Boutique / NEW YORK," and "G. FOX & CO. / The Specialty Shop."
Object number2005.171.1a,b
MarkingsTwo woven tape labels appear inside the back of the neck: "Mollie Parnis Boutique / NEW YORK," and "G. FOX & CO. / The Specialty Shop."
Collections
  • G. Fox & Co.
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