Navy Polka Dot Dress

VC2014005

Navy Polka Dot Dress

Four pieces, navy taffeta, navy mesh, off-white faille. Overdress (a) of navy mesh printed with off-white polka dots; deep-v neckline; shirtwaist silhouette with a-line ankle length skirt; falls at natural waist; semi-puff cap sleeves; small tears in shoulders and skirt; slight discoloration on sleeves. Sleeveless halter-neck dress (b) of navy taffeta printed with off-white polka dots; fit-and-flare silhouette; falls at natural waist; a-line ankle length skirt; 12 button closures along center back; stain at torso. Bolero (c) of navy taffeta printed with off-white polka dots; shawl collar; elbow-length puff sleeves; several holes and creases along collar. Collar (d) of off-white faille; self-lined; jewel closure.

Clothing and dress

A: 26 inches (chest); 24 inches (waist); 34 inches (hips); 50 inches (center front length); 50 inches (center back length); 56 inches (hem circumference); 6.5 inches (armpit to waist)

B: 27 inches (chest); 26 inches (waist); 32 inches (hips); 49.5 inches (center front length); 56 inches (center back length); 76 inches (hem circumference) 9 inches (armpit to waist)

C: 43 inches (chest); 12 inches (center front length); 16.5 inches (center back length)

D: 11 inches (center front length); 11 inches (neck)

faille

mesh

taffeta

Physical Object

Washington

District of Columbia

United States

1940s

1950s

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VC2014005

Ruby Pierce & Zofia Siwick. 9/12/14

navy blue

cream

a-line

buttons

center back closure

v-neck

puff sleeve

natural waistline

a-line skirt

ankle length

lining

26

24

32

50

56

11 inches (neck)

A: 26 inches (chest); 24 inches (waist); 34 inches (hips); 50 inches (center front length); 50 inches (center back length); 56 inches (hem circumference); 6.5 inches (armpit to waist)

B: 27 inches (chest); 26 inches (waist); 32 inches (hips); 49.5 inches (center front length); 56 inches (center back length); 76 inches (hem circumference) 9 inches (armpit to waist)

C: 43 inches (chest); 12 inches (center front length); 16.5 inches (center back length)

D: 11 inches (center front length); 11 inches (neck)

Megan Brett

1940

1950

American

womenswear

costume

clothing

good

The over-dress has a few tears near the shoulder and on the skirt. It also has holes and slight discoloration along the sleeve. The dress has a stain on the torso, as well as some holes that appear to be caused by moths. The bolero has holes and some creasing along the collar. The separate collar shows some signs of discoloration/yellowing. The polka-dot print is fading on all three pieces.

Esther

G6

Vassar College Costume Collection, Drama Department, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604

dress

bolero

collar