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AM.2007.026.095
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Object Name
Dress
Catagory
Personal Artifact
Sub-Category
Clothing Outerwear
Date
Early: 1939 Late: 1947
Materials
Cotton, metal
Object History
Dated circa 1900 based on the style of the skirt (tablier) which was popular around the turn of the century, as well as the style of the blouse; the stand up collar was a standard from 1870- 1910. With the advent of the “walking woman,” blouse-skirt combinations became acceptable in everyday clothing. This blouse and skirt belonged to Rhoda Gard when she was seventeen years old in 1904. Rhoda is daughter of George & Jennie Gard.
Description
Ladies two piece blouse and skirt set made from a light weight cotton fabric with vertical with stripes and evenly spaced green diamond pattern; blouse, long sleeves; pleated shoulders, "V" shaped lace inset for yoke, attached a high lace collar; sleeve ends have a white netting gathered band, edge in white lace; 3 pink ribbon flowers attached at yoke (one center, one left and one right) ; center reverse 3 metal snap style closures along fabric seam, 1 hook and eye closure at collar; sewn at waist a length of cotton ribbon. Skirts, full length; made from same material as blouse; back is 5cm longer at hem then front, full skirt gathered at waist; attached to lower hem at 31cm long ruffle, along its upper edge is scalloped with a pink ribbon flower attached at all high points; un-lined; adorning front at waist are three length of lace ribbon attached vertically; back closure consists of 2 metal snap closures and 1 hook and eye closure at waist band. Blouse Length = 47cm Skirt Length = 93cm