Dress of cream, pale and deep bright browns, and black silk in an abstract paisley print

Title
Dress of cream, pale and deep bright browns, and black silk in an abstract paisley print
LC Subject
main garments
Donor
Abbott, Mary E.
Designer
Loree
Description
a) Dress of cream, pale and deep bright browns, and black silk in an abstract paisley print; scoop neckline with a round collar trimmed in black satin piping; bracelet-length raglan sleeves; 4 button placket on center-front bodice with self-paisley covered buttons trimmed in black satin; fitted at the waistline; A-line skirt is mid-length; side zip closure under arm. b) Belt of black satin over leather with bow at center-front; concealed snap closure under bow; ½? width. Pairs with coat; 1991.005.013.
Designer Label
a Loree/ Original
Motif
Abstract paisley print
Work Type
dresses (garments)
Location
United States
Date
1950/1959
Identifier
1991.005.014
Rights
In Copyright
License
Creative Commons: Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International
Type
Image
Format
image/tiff
Material
Polyester or Silk
Technique
Hourglass silhouette
Set
Historic and Cultural Textile and Apparel Collection
Primary Set
Historic and Cultural Textile and Apparel Collection
Institution
Oregon State University
Note
Right front armpit has a small tear. Some reinforcement stitches in brown thread have been added DLF 2016.