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Brown and Tan patterned Dress, Jacket and Shawl
Brown and Tan patterned Dress, Jacket and Shawl
Brown and Tan patterned Dress, Jacket and Shawl
Brown and Tan patterned Dress, Jacket and Shawl
Brown and Tan patterned Dress, Jacket and Shawl
Brown and Tan patterned Dress, Jacket and Shawl
Brown and Tan patterned Dress, Jacket and Shawl
Brown and Tan patterned Dress, Jacket and Shawl
Brown and Tan patterned Dress, Jacket and Shawl
Brown and Tan patterned Dress, Jacket and Shawl
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Brown and Tan patterned Dress, Jacket and Shawl

Historical artifact -- Dress
Identifier:
1999.55.15
Description
4 part object. 1999.55.15a: dress, 1999.55.15b: jacket, 1999.55.15c: belt, 1999.55.15d: shawl
Dress, jacket and belt made from patterned fabric, possibly satin. Background is a light maroon, pattern features beige splotches, with black and gold accents. 
Dress is sleeveless with a round neckline and darts throughout bodice. Dark brown velvet like ribbon fastened around neckline and armscye.  Skirt appears to be calf length, with an a-line cut. Zipper on side of dress. Belt sits at natural waist, is 3/4" thick, and fastens with buckle. 
Jacket features cuffed long sleeves, collar, and a wide notch lapel. Right lapel has rhinestone details with small piece of brown velvet fabric going through lapel. 
Shawl is made of the same dark brown velvet like material, lined with another dark brown fabric, possibly satin. Each edge of shawl is finished with scalloped edging in the patterned fabric previously mentioned. Shawl is approximately 6 feet long.
Identified as "Mom's 1945"
Content Date:
1945