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DRESS

Creator(s): Lucile (Attributed to)

Currently in storage


About this object

Child's high waisted party dress of ivory colored silk taffeta with a tulle overlay. The tulle of skirt and ruffle around collar have decorative embroidered floral motif. Small cap sleeves and the hem of the garment are finished with a scalloped cut edge. A decorative flat bow and 2-1/2" wide satin ribbon streamers are attached at waist and shoulder.

Object name:
DRESS
Made from:
Silk taffeta -- tulle -- satin ribbon
Made in:
USA
Date made:
1915-1920
Size:
H. 8 in. (shoulder to waist front); H. 7 in. (shoulder to waist back); Dia. 22 in. (waist circumference); H. 30 in. (waist to hem front); H. 39 in. (waist to hem back); Dia. 76 in. (hem circumference)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
48.36
Signature marks:
TAG: [illegible French, on hem]
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973