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Tan Velveteen Dress, circa 1927

 Item
Identifier: B178.02.0006.00002

Abstract

A tan velveteen formal length dress hand-stitched together. This view shows the front of the dress. There are layers of gold sequins and gold beads in a curved/arched design. The front neck velvet drape has a round velvet covered weight that hangs on the inside of the gown to keep the drape in place. The dress has a plunging back. The underdress is a peach colored rayon shift with thin straps. The overdress is attached to the underdress at the waist. Originally belonged to Sara Isaacson Ettenson.

Dates

  • circa 1927

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

The materials have labels in English.

Rights and Usage Statement

This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/

Extent

1 Items (dress)

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection contains clothing and hats worn by members of a Denver, Colorado, Jewish family and shows some styles worn for a number of decades.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Fair Velveteen

Condition Report

Some seams have come loose. (BLS, 2010-12-08)

Provenance

Originally belonged to Sara Isaacson Ettenson.

General

Title supplied by archivist.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

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