7935 a,b
Dress
1950 Approximate
Material: textile, metal. (a) Dress: Size: 26" W. cuff to cuff x 43" L. Description: black taffeta with black floral pattern throughout - below knee length - round scoop neckline - short cap sleeves - straight skirt - belt loops at each side of waistline - back closure with zipper - back label: "Size 18". (b) Belt. Size: 1 1/2" W. x 36 1/2" L. Description: black fabric same as dress - lined with black vinyl - one end tapers to a point with 5 holes for adjustment - metal buckle covered with black dress fabric and silver colored prong on other end.
Worn by Ella Laudert Hansen (Mrs. Berton Hansen) of New Richland in the early 1950's.