1.03.60 a,b
Dress
1970 Approximate
Material: textile, metal, rhinestone, plastic. (a) Pant/dress. Size: 22 1/2" W. (bottom of each pant leg) x 60" L. Description: black heavy polyester - high rolled collar - sleeveless - trimmed with three 2" W. circlets of silver braid and rhinestone, one at upper right bodice, one and lower left bodice and one at lower left knee level - bodice attached at waistline to a skirt split into two long pant legs - back closure with long zipper and two hooks and eyes at collar. (b) Belt. Size: 1 1/2" W. x 35" L. Description: black polyester backed by black vinyl - one end tapers to a point - silver and rhinestone buckle attached at other end - stamped on belt back: "14 Romur 154".
An example of formal or bridal party attire in the 1970s. Worn by Phyllis Nees, aunt of donor. Hand sewn.