33.97.1
Dress
1955 Approximate
Pink Cotton and Lace Summer Dress. Material: textile, metal and plastic.(a) Dress. 14" W. shoulder to shoulder x 42" W. at hemline x 39 1/2" L. Description: pink cotton street length dress with short cap sleeves; rows of horizontal smocking alternating with narrow rows of white lace across front bodice; a narrow vertical faux placket with 7 pearled buttons extends from wide square neckline to above waistline; skirt gathered to waistline, closure with long back zipper; 1 ribbon loop at each shoulder for hanging; inside label: "S 861 I, L 174, Size 9, FTCRN2311". (b) Belt. Size: 3/4" W. x 29" L. Description: pink cotton with stiff white cotton backing; fabric covered buckle holds other end of belt; "6" stamped on inside of belt.
Worn by Mae Dezell, mother of Donna (Dezell) Bergerson.