SQUARE DANCE BLOUSE

Creator(s): Unknown

On view in: Marjorie Post's Closets

About this object

Scoop neck cotton white blouse worn for square dancing. The top neck edge and small puff sleeves are edged with delicate cotton lace. The blouse is cinched at the waist by a drawstring. Fabric extends below the waist to form a peplum that is worn tucked into a square dance skirt. The blouse closes in the center back with a metal zipper that extends beyond the peplum.

Object name:

SQUARE DANCE BLOUSE

Date made:

1950

Size:

Bust circumference: 38 in.; Waist: 30 in. approx.; Hem circumference: 50 in.; Shoulder to waist in front: 15 1/2 in.; Shoulder to waist back: 16 in.; Shoulder to hem back: 23 1/2 in.”

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

2013.5.6

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973