1.87.194
Dress
1940 Approximate
Gold Cotton Crocheted. Material: textile, metal. Size: 16" W. across shoulders x 45" L. x 9 1/2" L. sleeves. Description: gold cotton crochet - shift style - mid calf length - short cuffed sleeves - side snap closure at left waistline - V-neckline with narrow tacked-back collar lapels - crochet flower trim on bodice at neckline "V" - crocheted skirt in similar pattern as bodice with the addition of a horizontal stripe.
Made by Minnie Koechel about 1940 at mission meetings at 1st Congregational Church. Donor unknown (possibly Koechel family).