Dress
Object number2010.70.5 a,b
Date1930-1939
Mediumsilk; lace; metal
Credit LineGift of Jean Woods
DescriptionDress with jacket. Garment is light brown/tan silk. Dress is V-neck, sleeveless, and has diamond accents on front and back center. Jacket is short sleeve and lace.DimensionsAll measured flat.(a) Height: 49.5 ; Width: 13 [at waist] (b) H: 18.5 ; W: 12 [at shoulders] ; L: 9 [of sleeves]
Historical NotesDress 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
Louise Irwin Woods
(1914 - 1999)
Related person
Carson B. Woods
Related institution
Juniata College
Terms
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1930
1934
c. 1930
1897
1894
1930-1939
1901
1950-1959
