Wool challis black, green, purple, red and white geometric print dress from the 1960s or 70s

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Wool challis black, green, purple, red and white geometric print dress from the 1960s or 70s

1960-1970

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

This wool challis black, green, purple, red and white geometric print woman's dress has a plain round neck with no collar, long straight sleeves with cuffs and covered buttons. The front is plain and slightly gathered at the waist seam. The dress zips up the back. The dress is part of an ensemble which includes a black knit jumper. The jumper is a chemise with a mandarin collar and large black button at the shoulder. The skirt is slit to the waist. There is a narrow black leather belt. The jumper has a concealed zippered back. The breast pocket has a handkerchief which matches the challis black, green, purple, red and white geometric print of the dress. Label:"Pierre Cardin" (on the dress)

Outerwear

Ensemble (Clothing)

Dresses

Michigan Service Hub

physical object

http://digital.library.wayne.edu/item/wayne:ES01_1984.127.019