Collections record Beta
Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Dress
Object Number
2013-122-1
Description
Ivory colored silk even dress with ivory tulle overlay. Dress has a full A-line skit. Scoop neckline with bust ruffle and cap sleeves. Tulle overlay has floral and vine embroidered decoration applied with a thin, metallic silver thread.Floral decoration covers bust, back, ruffle, and cap sleeves. Decoration also present on two panels on front of skit and one panel on rear of skirt. A dark pink velvet belt with attached bow is tacked around waist and hooks in the front with a snap and eye and hook closure. Zipper in side.
Comment
This dress was owned by Helga J. Ingraham. The dress was worn by the owner in a 1948 oil on canvas portrait painted by Howard Chandler Christy.
Category
Maker
Date Made
ca1948
Materials
Social Tags (experimental)