Dress
Dress
Dress

Dress

Object number2010.70.3 a-c
Date1930
Mediumsilk; lace; metal
Credit LineGift of Jean Woods
DescriptionDress with under dress and belt. Blue lace. Sleeveless. Gold sequin details. Flares at bottom. Under dress is blue silk. Belt has blue backing with three rows of gold sequins and tubular beards on outer edges and in between rows.DimensionsAll measured flat.
(a) Height: 53 ; Width: ~12.5 [at waist]
(b) H: ~51 ; W: 14 [at waist]
(c) W: 1.5 ; L: 26
Historical NotesThis dress belonged to Louise Irwin Woods. Louise grew up in the Ligonier area and was a graduate of Juniata College. She taught school until her marriage in 1934 to Carson B. Woods. Upon her husband's death in 1953, Louise began teaching elementary school again and also earned her Master's Degree in archival studies from Duquesne University. She appreciated well-made clothing and had things ordered from New York, Baltimore, and Pittsburgh area tailors. The dress was donated by her daughter Jean Woods.
Previous owner (1914 - 1999)
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