4766 a,b
Dress, Mother
1948
Royal Blue Crepe Mother of the Groom Dress. Material: textile and metal. Size: 15" W. across shoulders x 45" L. Description: royal blue crepe, street length skirt with front inseam side pockets; high, narrow v-neckline; long raglan sleeves; back diagonal closure from neckline to hem with ten fabric covered buttons, hidden snap at neckline, hook and eye at waistline. (b) Belt. Size: 1" W. x 32" L. Description: royal blue same fabric as dress hooks at center waistline with ornate gold metal buckle, hooks and eyes.
An example of formal or bridal party attire in the 1940s. Mother of the groom, Mrs. O.J. Swenson wore this dress at her son, Donald's wedding on Sept. 4 1948.