Mount Mary University Digital Collections

Three piece ensemble

Item

Title

Three piece ensemble

Description

Warp print white taffeta gown with pattern of bouquets of light blue roses with green leaves, rosebuds scattered about. A. Halter top bodice; jewel neckline with center front slit, low back with a long center back zipper. Lined in slubby silk plain weave. B. Long skirt; gathered into straight waistband, side inseam pockets, ankle length, unlined, hand finished. C. Stole; rectangular. Possibly this material was pleated and attached to the back of the halter top to form a bustle. Worn by Valentina.

Relation

Back of ensemble without stole (Object ID #1995.379.AB)

Creator

Valentina

Date

1950-1955

Source

Donated by Nina Frantzen

Is Part Of

Valentina exhibit

Identifier

Object ID #1995.379.ABC
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Rights

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/

Subject

Clothing and dress

Type

Still Image

Format

360 View

Citation

Valentina, “Three piece ensemble,” Mount Mary University Digital Collections, accessed April 20, 2024, https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/1411.