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- Description:
- This woman's dress is of iridescent maroon taffeta. The three piece garment has a cut-away style bodice that is fitted, and reaches to the front waist. It has a long peplum on a separate belt, round shoulders, tight sleeves, and no collar. Black and red silk fringe runs down both sides of the bodice and across the back (simulating a collar) and around the edge of tail. The long full skirt has a train in back, and a cross hatch pattern around the bottom of the skirt that is made with black braid and beads. The black and red fringe that trims the bodice is also used around the hemline of the skirt.
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are held at the Detroit Historical Society. Additional related items that were not photographed are also available.
- Date Issued:
- 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Woman's white silk charmuese dress with short chiffon sleeves. It has a V-neck that is edged with net, and an ecru lace yoke. The bodice is bloused with a second layer of material bloused to the waist, and heavily trimmed with gold and silver metallic thread, and strings of gold beads. The waist cummerbund lays over the top of a moderately full skirt. An overskirt pannier reaches to the hips, and is trimmed with the same metallic embroidery and gold beads as the bodice. The overskirt is slightly caught up in front by a sash (embroidered with bead fringe). The dress fastens in the back. Label: J. Hock, Detroit. This gown belonged to the donor's mother, Mrs. Hugo Scherer of Detroit.
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are held at the Detroit Historical Society. Additional related items that were not photographed are also available.
- Date Issued:
- [1912 TO 1914]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- This woman's light grey silk cocktail or formal gown has a flesh-colored yoke that is heavily beaded with pearls, rhinestones, and crystal. It has short sleeves, and a jewel neckline. The natural waistline is also outlined with two rows of beadwork. The skirt is gored and extremely full. It has an 11" hem, and attached petticoats of tan crepe and silk faced bottom interlined with horsehair. Back zipper and covered buttons with loop fastenings where chiffon begins. Worn by donor. Size 12. Note: See matching purse #67.59.4 and matching slip # 67.59.5 Attributed to Ben Reig.
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are held at the Detroit Historical Society. Additional related items that were not photographed are also available.
- Date Issued:
- [1948 TO 1955]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- One bright red damask, (diaper pattern), silk or cotton, floor-length, sleeveless woman's evening gown with a round neck has a princess line to slightly below the natural waist. The skirt is very full and deeply smocked at hip level fitting into the waistline with scallops. It has a back zipper. It has a matching stole with fringed edges and an organdy petticoat. Designed by Ruth Joyce.
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are held at the Detroit Historical Society. Additional related items that were not photographed are also available.
- Date Issued:
- [1954 TO 1956]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Woman's one piece dress in white silk and chiffon. The silk forms the body of the dress, and the chiffon is used for the collar, under-waist, and sleeves. The bodice, cummerbund, belt, cuffs, and skirt are embroidered with white silk floss, in a pattern of roses and butterflys. The bodice has a V-neck, and square collar, and the skirt has a peg top. Made by Detroit dressmaker Bertha Krenz.
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are held at the Detroit Historical Society. Additional related items that were not photographed are also available.
- Date Issued:
- [1914 TO 1918]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- This woman's evening gown has a black velvet bodice with padded shoulders, long sleeves and a V-neck. The slightly flared red duvetyne skirt extends above the waist to meet the point of the V-neck. There is a side zipper and snaps at the wrists. Label: "Dovies, Detroit
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are held at the Detroit Historical Society. Additional related items that were not photographed are also available.
- Date Issued:
- [1942 TO 1944]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Women's sheer white wool crepe dress, trimmed with heavy floral lace. One piece. "V" neck, natural waist, 3/4 length sleeves. Ankle-length straight skirt with peplum of lace and wide band of lace at hem. Trimmed with rows of pairs of crocheted balls, down front and sides. Original purchase price was $125.00. Owned by Mrs. Carrie Norbury, co-owner of the Norbro Shop on Grand River at Woodward
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are held at the Detroit Historical Society. Additional related items that were not photographed are also available.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Woman's two piece cotton dress with a black and white print design of small circles and flowers (white) on a black ground. The long, full skirt has a separate pannier that is attached at the waist back in back. A pleated and gathered overskirt is attached in the front, and on the side. The fitted top has long sleeves, a high neck with a small collar, and a small peplum bustle in the back. It buttons down the front with round black buttons. The top is lined. The shape of the bodice, and size of the waistband suggest it was maternity wear.
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are held at the Detroit Historical Society. Additional related items that were not photographed are also available.
- Date Issued:
- [1880 TO 1885]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Woman's chemise dress. Wool and angora knit. Turquoise. Just below knee length. Long, straight set-in sleeves. Multi colored horizontal stripes in wide band at hem, and at sleeves. Stand up collar with front button and snap placket closing. Dress fully lined. Dress 39" from neck to hem. Matching scarf wraps around neck, and stripes match hem stripes. Scarf 110" l. Worn by donor. Label: Mollie Parnis Boutique, New York. Note: almost identical dress (in white with colored stripes) shown in photo of Betty Ford dated 1973.
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are held at the Detroit Historical Society. Additional related items that were not photographed are also available.
- Date Issued:
- [1968 TO 1973]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- This woman's eggshell satin wedding gown has an irregular length, with a scalloped hem that is lower in the back than in the front. It has long, straight sleeves that snap at their scalloped cuffs. The gown has a wide round neckline, and a dropped waist with scalloped piping. The gathered skirt is shirred with silk cord, and has a pearl bow positioned at its center front. A second pearl bow is also found at the left shoulder. The dress has a snap side closing. It was made at Pack-Wolin in Detroit, and worn by donor in 1926.
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are held at the Detroit Historical Society. Additional related items that were not photographed are also available.
- Date Issued:
- 1926-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection