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Catalog Number |
1976.1.0223 |
Object Name |
Dress |
Date |
1939 ca |
Description |
Original description 2016 - Full-length red / orange lined dress, with tiers of pink / pale purple silk fringe. V-neck, short sleeves, side zipper with placket. Fringe on skirt all around and on bodice at front v-neck and sleeves. Fringe peaks at center front and drops to hip line on side and back. Zipper with 8.5" placket. Bodice fringe and skirt fringe overlap at center front. Three vertical darts (4") at center back neckline. 27-inch waist. 2023 Conservation by MTS/Camille Breeze (MTS#12486) Surface cleaned with high-efficiency filtered vacuum, hem surface-cleaned with vulcanized rubber sponges. Little change was noted in appearance. • Silk ribbon along inside front neckline was resecured using polyester thread • Arm flounces were resecured with hand stitching using polyester thread • Steamed prior to packing • Photography and administration were completed 2023 Assessment by MTS/Camille Breeze - Red wool dress with violet fringe made of tubular cord. Fringe was made with 2 raw-cut lengths of cord that pass through the fabric from front to back, and then again to the front where they are knotted. There are short sleeves and shoulder pads. Mid-length waist has no belt. Zipper on proper-left side. Label of ILGWU (International Ladies is located in the skirt seam. Estimate $1,210 - $1,510. See Media for full report. |
Maker's Information |
No label |
Materials |
Wool crepe, fringe of silk or rayon |
Condition |
Good |
Associated with |
Augustine Van Wickle Shaw Toland |
Search Terms |
Dress Party Dance |
Catalog Sub-category |
Clothing -- Outerwear |