Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: The Consummation of Empire
1836
1858.3
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Dress
Object name
Dress
Date
ca. 1950
Medium
Rayon
Dimensions
Overall: 54 x 38 in. ( 137.2 x 96.5 cm )
Description
Long brown rayon A-line dress with a deep V-shaped neckline; high back; short flared sleeves with a slit to the arm pit on the underside; pleated at shoulder; zipper up the back.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Object Number
1956.174.3[dup]
Gallery Label
This dress was worn by Ruth Draper in her monologues as the foundation for her costumes. She would add additional garments for specific characters.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
