Beige dress
Historical artifact -- Dress
Identifier:
2014.95.1Description
Beige embroidered dress, graduation dress with embroidered flowers. Worn for 1913 Graduation from Rosemary Hall.Base of neck neckline with a crochet lace collar that is partially attached on the left side via snaps. Dropped shoulder seam is decorated with crochet lace embellishments. Sleeves go to elbow and is lined with a 2" seam with flower embroidery and crochet lace. Waistline is defined by a 6" band and rests between the natural waist and hips. Bodice is fitted through darts and seaming. Skirt length goes to the ankles and is straight. Dress has distinct front panel that is pleated and decorated with white embroidered flowers from the shoulders along the length of the dress. Snaps along the back of the dress with two hooks and eyes on the waistline.