Dress
Object number2011.87.8 a,b
Designer
Stella Fagin
Datec. 1965
Mediumpolyester; satin; metal
Credit LineGift of Jean Woods
DescriptionBlack long sleeved dress with black satin cummerband-style belt. Stand up collar, with fabric-knot, which creates a keyhole opening at neckline. Belt has three tiers of pleats and two buttons on one edge, with three button holes on opposite edge.DimensionsMeasured flat.(a) Height: 55 ; Width: 16 (at shoulders) ; Length: 22.5 (sleeve)
(b) W: 2.75 ; L: 27.5
Marks(a)
Label in collar has text "Stella Fagin".
Historical NotesFloor-length 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
Terms
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1894
Anthony Richards
c. 1880
