Floral Patterned Dress
Historical artifact -- Dress
Identifier:
1999.55.25Description
Dress is made from a patterned border fabric, possibly a loosely woven cotton. It is a sleeveless shift dress with a boat neckline, appearing to be knee length. There is no defined waistline, the fabric falls from the shoulders and features darts around the bust. Zipper on back of dress. The fabric itself has a light yellow background, with the colors blue, green, red, yellow, and black featured in the pattern. The pattern consists of large florals and swirls, and is likely a border fabric, with said border being features along the top of the dress.A tag stating "India Handworked Fabrics" is sewn into lining of dress.