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Dress

1953 Approximate

Material: textile, metal. Size: 48" W. cuff to cuff x 45" L. Description: ivory with ivory floral patterned cotton brocade - wide scoop neckline - 3/4 length sleeves - dropped waistline - wide flared skirt - back closure with long zipper - narrow ivory bands sewn inside neckline for hanging.

Representative of formal or bridal party attire in the 1950s. Mrs. Fred Rollins sewed this dress for her granddaughter, Jan Panzram for a party at Waldorf-Pemberton High School in the early 1950s.