Dress, Cocktail
Object number2011.87.12
Designer
Nat Kaplan
Datec. 1950
OriginNew York, NY
Mediumpolyester; satin; metal
Credit LineGift of Jean Woods
DescriptionCocktail dress constructed from light blue brocade material with floral pattern throughout. Belt attached to waistline, with bow on front center. V-neck, wide neckline. Elbow length sleeves. Full skirt. Turquoise netting lining and underskirt. Zipper on back; belt has metal hook.Dimensions40.625 x 15.5 x 15 in. (103.2 x 39.4 x 38.1 cm)InscriptionsLabels on inseam "Nat Kaplan / NEW YORK" and tags on inseam, back near zipper including attached to right edge a paper order tag, union tag, and size tag with text "14".
MarksLabels on inseam "Nat Kaplan / NEW YORK" and tags on inseam, back near zipper including attached to right edge a paper order tag, union tag, and size tag with text "14".
Historical NotesCocktail dress belonging to donor Jean Woods' mother, Louise Irwin Woods. Louise Irwin Woods (1914-1999) 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.
Previous owner
Louise Irwin Woods
(1914 - 1999)
Related institution
Juniata College
Related person
Carson B. Woods
On View
Not on view
1963
1897
1941
1935-1945
c. 1930
