Womn's three piece wool knit tennis dress from the late '20s or early '30s

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Womn's three piece wool knit tennis dress from the late '20s or early '30s

1928-1930

The original materials from this collection are held at the Detroit Historical Society. Additional related items that were not photographed are also available.

Womn's three piece, creamy white wool knit tennis dress. The hip length jacket (a) has a small collar, and long, straight sleeves that botton closed at the cuff. It has two side pockets, and a single button closing below the bust for freedom of movement. The mid calf skirt (b) has pleats at its sides, and a hook and eye side closing. The V-neck dickey (c) is sideless, and sleeveless. It is a slip-on garment with elastic ties at its sides. Worn by donor's mother, Marion Scherer Livingstone.

Outerwear

Suits (Clothing)

Michigan Service Hub

physical object

http://digital.library.wayne.edu/item/wayne:ES01_1981.140.002