Collection Highlights
George Washington (1732-1799)
ca. 1785-1828
1832.4
Painted plaster
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Dress
Object name
Dress
Date
1900-1950
Medium
Satin, wool, plastic
Dimensions
Overall: 53 x 34 1/2 in. ( 134.6 x 87.6 cm )
Description
Black satin and wool dress; long satin sleeves with long split cuffs; bodice with v-neck and three decorative plastic buttons down the front; three metal snaps down the back; satin ribon around the waist; black wool ankle-length skirt, small pleats around the waist.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Object Number
1956.175.12[dup]
Gallery Label
This dress belonged to Ruth Draper. It was used in the play "Vive la France (1940)."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
