91.97.2
Dress, House
1950 Approximate
Green and White Checked Shift. Material: textile, metal. Size: 15 1/2" W. across bodice x 38" L. X 7 3/4" L. sleeves. Description: green and white cotton gingham check print shift, mid calf length hemline, round neckline with 1 3/8" W. stand up collar, set-in short sleeves, front closure with an 18" L. white metal zipper and one snap at the top, vertical stamped design of green leaves and stems runs from shoulder to hemline on each side of front, pink and green rosebuds appliqued at several places on the stamped design; white designer label with red printing inside back neckline: "Step-'n-Go by Kay Whitney".
From Mae Dezell Estate. Commonly known as a "house" dress.