1.03.59
Dress
1970 Approximate
Mrs. Edgar Johnson's 50th Wedding Anniversary Dress. Material: textile, metal, plastic. Size: 33 1/2" W. x 56" L. Description: black and white with multi-colored and metallic gold trim; floor length; high stand-up collar; long sleeves; black nylon jersey bodice lined with black jersey knit fabric; slightly dropped waistline; white polished fabric skirt; lined with white cotton; seven 3/4" W. vertical and equally spaced bands of gold studded black ribbon encircle skirt from waistline to lower edge; horizontal bands of decorative trim encircle the lower 8 1/2" of skirt: beginning with a 3/4" W. black velvet gold studded band, a 1 3/4" W. multi-colored embroidered band and another 3/4" W. black velvet studded band all above a 5 3/4 " W. band of black velvet; back closure with a long zipper and two hooks and eyes. Dress Belt. Material: textile, metal. Size: 2" W.x 31" L. Description: green, yellow, red, purple colored flower pattern on front; black cloth back; gold metal buckle.
Mrs. Edgar Johnson's 50th Wedding Anniversary Dress. Note with belt: "9-1-05 Margaret Sinn says: This is the belt from Mrs. Edgar Johnson's dress worn at the celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary." See Photo of belted dress as worn by Mrs. Johnson at #8.05.207.