A. Light red cotton peasant dress; darker red, grid-type overprint; high waistline; band collar; button front; 3/4 length kimono sleeves; knee length skirt. B. Tie belt in matching fabric.
A. Purple cotton shirtwaist dress; vertical black stripe print on bodice, horizontal black stripes on skirt; natural waistline; jewel neckline; button front; straight skirt; knee length; "Design Research" store label. B. Tie belt in matching fabric.
This print was likely designed by Annika Rimala in 1975, but this needs to be confirmed.
A. Purple cotton shirtwaist dress; vertical black stripe print on bodice, horizontal black stripes on skirt; natural waistline; jewel neckline; button front; straight skirt; knee length; "Design Research" store label.
Worn with belt (Object ID #1993.34.b).
This print was likely designed by Annika Rimala in 1975, but this needs to be confirmed.
Navy blue cotton tent dress; solid navy blue top with navy blue and white narrow double stripe bottom; high waistline; standing collar; button front; drop shoulder sleeves; straight skirt.
A. Olive green cotton shift dress; fabric has light vertical stripe on yoke, dress body of darker stripe and black; bateau neckline; high waistline; front and back yoke; sleeveless; maxi length skirt; "Design Research" store label. B. Tie belt in matching fabric.
Dress is in "Varvunraita" print, created by Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi in 1958.
A. Olive green cotton shift dress; fabric has light vertical stripe on yoke, dress body of darker stripe and black; bateau neckline; high waistline; front and back yoke; sleeveless; maxi length skirt; "Design Research" store label.
Worn with belt (Object ID #1993.45.b).
Dress is in "Varvunraita" print, created by Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi in 1958.
A. Orange cotton peasant dress; red design between black vertical stripes; jewel neckline; front shaped yoke; button front; gathered skirt; knee length. B. Tie belt in matching fabric.
Dress is in "Juolukka" pattern designed by Annika Rimala in 1962 and "Kukkaraita" print created by Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi in 1959.
A. Orange cotton peasant dress; red design between black vertical stripes; jewel neckline; front shaped yoke; button front; gathered skirt; knee length.
Worn with belt (Object ID #1993.52.b).
Dress is in "Juolukka" pattern designed by Annika Rimala in 1962 and "Kukkaraita" print created by Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi in 1959.
A. Red cotton shift dress; irregular white, royal blue, and brown vertical stripes; button front; parabola pockets; elbow length dolman sleeves; "Design Research" label. B. Tie belt in matching fabric.
A. Red cotton shift dress; irregular white, royal blue, and brown vertical stripes; button front; parabola pockets; elbow length dolman sleeves; "Design Research" label.
A. Navy blue and olive green shift dress; large graphic print of 3 concentric circles shaded from light olive green to deep navy blue; standing collar; raglan sleeves, asymmetrical zipper inserted into left front seam; parabola pockets on right side; knee length. B. Tie belt in matching fabric.
Dress is in "Klaava" print, created by Annika Rimala in 1967.
A. Navy blue and olive green shift dress; large graphic print of 3 concentric circles shaded from light olive green to deep navy blue; standing collar; raglan sleeves, asymmetrical zipper inserted into left front seam; parabola pockets on right side; knee length.
Worn with belt (Object ID #1993.42.b).
Dress is in "Klaava" print, created by Annika Rimala in 1967.
A. Black, taupe, and beige abstract building print cotton shirtwaist dress; convertible collar; snap front with placket; shirtwaist sleeves with snap cuffs; maxi length. B. Tie belt in matching fabric.
Dress is in "Kumiseva" print, created by Katsuji Wakisaka in 1971.
A. Black, taupe, and beige abstract building print cotton shirtwaist dress; convertible collar; snap front with placket; shirtwaist sleeves with snap cuffs; maxi length.
Worn with belt (Object ID #1993.44.b).
Dress is in "Kumiseva" print, created by Katsuji Wakisaka in 1971.
A. Brown and taupe cotton trapeze dress; fabric is brown ground with taupe ovid shapes; convertible collar; button closure with placket; raglan sleeves with cuffs; knee length. B. Tie belt in matching fabric.
Dress is in "Linssi" print, created by Kaarina Kellomäki in 1966.
A. Brown and taupe cotton trapeze dress; fabric is brown ground with taupe ovid shapes; convertible collar; button closure with placket; raglan sleeves with cuffs; knee length.
Worn with belt (Object ID #1993.48.b).
Dress is in "Linssi" print, created by Kaarina Kellomäki in 1966.
A. Red cotton shirtwaist dress with purple horizontal stripes; convertible collar; button front with placket; 2 patch pockets over bust; shirtwaist sleeves; knee length. B. Tie belt in matching fabric.
A. Red cotton shirtwaist dress with purple horizontal stripes; convertible collar; button front with placket; 2 patch pockets over bust; shirtwaist sleeves; knee length.
A. Beige cotton trapeze dress; light brown scroll design and little orange dots; zipper closure down center front; raglan sleeves; knee length; "Design Research" label. B. Tie belt in matching fabric.
Dress is in "Tarha" print, created by Annika Rimala in 1963.
