Two Piece Long Sleeve Dress

Title

Two Piece Long Sleeve Dress

Date

1920-1929

Description

Two piece long sleeve dress, navy blue in color. Tan chiffon around V-neck with fabric ruffles at bottom V on front and small fabric covered buttons in center; the sleeve cuffs have the same details. Gentle pleats at shoulders, as well as a heavily pleated skirt. Panel of pleats in center front of skirt approximately 5-6 inches higher. Empire waist, straight underskirt of navy blue, invisible pockets. Second piece of set is a navy blue knit shawl with pleated look around hem and front panels, and long, wide ties in front. Circa 1920-1929.

Subject

Dresses
Clothing and dress
Clothing and dress -- History

Source

Michigan Service Hub

Relation

https://wayne.contentdm.oclc.org/utils/getthumbnail/collection/digital-dress/id/6492

Type

physical object

References

https://wayne.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/digital-dress/id/6492

Citation

“Two Piece Long Sleeve Dress,” Center for Knit and Crochet Digital Repository, accessed August 16, 2026, https://digital.centerforknitandcrochet.org/items/show/37682.

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