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Dress, Evening, White Organdy, May Day Queen's Gown

Donor

128

Year Donated

2012

Item Description

Color: White

Material: Organdy

Fabric Construction: Plain weave

Fiber Content: Cotton

Period: 1930s

Neckline: High front, bow on back with ruffle

Sleeve: Ruffle all around armscye

Waist: Waistline in back- high in front with V

Garment Bottom: Smooth over hips, 3 large ruffles at hem

Closure: Back buttons over snapped closure to waist

Other: Cuffs for wrists separate and sash

Decorative Detail: Ruffles and button down back

Condition of Object: Excellent- probably only worn once at May Day Queen ceremony

Estimated Time Period

1931-1939

Gender costume is for

Female

Recommended Citation

128, "Dress, Evening, White Organdy, May Day Queen's Gown" (1934). All Historic Costumes Images. 898.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/costumes_all/898