5.97.5 a,b
Robe, Choir
1984
Waseca Chorale Robe and Cape. Material: textile and metal. (a) Dress. Size: 35" W. x 56" L. Description: wine-colored polyester, floor length robe with a rounded scoop neckline; sleeveless; designer label: "Formal Fashions - Machine Wash and Dry - Gentle Cycle - 100% Polyester - 12". (b) Cape. Size: 42 1/2" square. Description: wine-colored polyester with a rounded jewel neckline; back closure with one hook and eye at top of 7" L. open placket.
Performance gown worn by members of the Waseca Chorale that was organized in January 1973 with 31 singers.Directors: Paul Rude (1973-82), Timothy Carney (1982-83), Dr. Allen L. Wortman (1983-86) and Warren N. Hettinga (1986 - present, 1997).