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Year Donated
2008
Item Description
Color: Royal blue
Material: Velvet
Fiber Content: Rayon (burn test)
Period: Early 40's
Neckline: V with 2" shirred velvet around
Sleeve: Cap, shirred velvet band over shoulder, shoulder pads
Waist: Natural
Garment Bottom: Skirt, gathered at sides, felt over CF, felt over back with center seam
Closure: Side zipper- metallic
Other: Hem is circle, 10 inches from the floor
Decorative Detail: 5 rhinestone buttons CF, self belt (1")
Condition of Object: Worn a bit back of belt (fake leather), but otherwise in very good shape
Estimated Time Period
1940-1946
Gender costume is for
Female
Recommended Citation
117, "Dress, Evening, Royal Blue Rayon Velvet, Shirred Trim, Short Sleeves" (1940). All Historic Costumes Images. 838.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/costumes_all/838