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Gift, Frances Budleski Dapkus Collection, 2008.32.10  © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society…
Dress
Gift, Frances Budleski Dapkus Collection, 2008.32.10 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Dress

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Frances J. Budleski American, 1914 - 2007
Date1955-1960
MediumCotton, metal zipper and hook
DimensionsDress (length): 42 1/2in. (108cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift, Frances Budleski Dapkus Collection
DescriptionWoman's dress of green cotton fabric which has been permanently pleated with horizontal rows of double scallops. The dress has a wide, rounded neckline and short sleeves. The sides of the waist have been ruched, and green cotton fabric bows are tied over the ruching. The skirt is about knee-length. The bust of the dress is fitted with diagonal darts. The dress has a center back zipper. There is a pleat set into the lower back skirt seam. A woven tape label is stitched into the center back neckline facing, and reads: "EASY CARE / Kerrybrooke / SEARS, ROEBUCK / AND CO. U.S.A."
Object number2008.32.10
MarkingsA woven tape label stitched into the center back neckline facing reads: "EASY CARE / Kerrybrooke / SEARS, ROEBUCK / AND CO. U.S.A."
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