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1950s womens dress

Description: R&K Original
Fit-and-flare dress with fitted bodice and full skirt. The fabric is a dark blue satin with a light blue and purple abstract polka dot pattern. The dress has a wide V-neckline and three-quarter length sleeves with decorative gold and green rhinestone buttons on the cuffs. The skirt is lined with a green tulle crinoline and a narrow matching belt is worn at the waist.
A-line skirt
Blue; Purple
Polka dots
Calf length
Natural waistline
V-neckline; Surplice neckline
Set-in sleeve
Three-quarter length
Zipper
Center back closure
Rhinestones
Darts
Belt; Crinoline
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Origin: circa 1950s
Source: http://dmr.bsu.edu/cdm/ref/collection/BmnHis/id/3452
Collection: Beeman, Mary Historic Costumes
Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
Subjects: Costume--History
Clothing and dress--History
Fashion--History
Clothing & dress
Costumes
Dresses

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