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Day Dress
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| Accession #: | 4126.1 |
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| Title: | Day Dress |
| Object Type: | Dress |
| Participants: |
Lewis, Minnie E. (creator)
Highberg, Mary Bower (user)
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| Physical Description: | Long sleeved navy blue and white day dress, rayon. |
| Description: | Mary Bower joined the Whitman College music faculty in 1937, at a time when fashion combined prints, texture, and unique streamlining. Not only did she teach over 350 students during her 30 year tenure, she also played a leadership role in organizing a local concert association and community orchestra, and participated in women's organizations like the American Association of University Women. |
| Category: | Textiles |
| Subjects/Topics/Concepts: |
Women (Women)
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| Dimensions: |
length, center back Skirt 32"
length, center back Bodice 15 1/2"
length, center back Jacket 24 1/4"
bust Top 36"
length 36"
waist Dress 29"
length Belt 28"
sleeve length Dress 5"
sleeve length Jacket 20"
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| Materials/Techniques: |
rayon (Material)
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| Related Exhibits: | |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Catherine H. Williams, 2006 |
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