Dress
Object number2003.68.1
Date1920-1930
MediumGlass beads, metal beads, sequins, rhinestones, cotton thread, silk satin, sheer silk georgette, silk thread
Credit LineGift of Susan Sullivan Scherr
DescriptionLight pink sleeveless dress of sheer light pink material over light pink silk slip; 1920s straight flapper style; On front and back of dress is floral design made of silver beads, silver sequins, and rhinestones; At hip length is a band design off of which hang strands of silver beads; V-pattern of sequins and beads around front and back of neck line.DimensionsHeight: 38 in. (96.5 cm)Historical NotesAccording to family history this dress was worn by donor Susan Sullivan Scherr's grandmother, Anna Bauer Sullivan, to a New Year’s Eve party at South Hills Country Club. Anna’s husband, Joseph W. Sullivan, was one of the founding members of the club.
Previous owner
Anna Bauer Sullivan
Related person
Joseph W. Sullivan
Related institution
South Hills Country Club
Terms
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1910
1920-1930
1920-1929
1918-1929
c. 1925
Andrew H. Pendro Jr.
c. 1925
