Chemise dress from the 1960s or 70s

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Chemise dress from the 1960s or 70s

1968-1973

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

Woman's chemise dress. Wool and angora knit. Turquoise. Just below knee length. Long, straight set-in sleeves. Multi colored horizontal stripes in wide band at hem, and at sleeves. Stand up collar with front button and snap placket closing. Dress fully lined. Dress 39" from neck to hem. Matching scarf wraps around neck, and stripes match hem stripes. Scarf 110" l. Worn by donor. Label: Mollie Parnis Boutique, New York. Note: almost identical dress (in white with colored stripes) shown in photo of Betty Ford dated 1973.

Outerwear

Dresses

Michigan Service Hub

physical object

http://digital.library.wayne.edu/item/wayne:ES01_1985.115.002