A line, wool jersey Women's dress from the 1960s

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A line, wool jersey Women's dress from the 1960s

1962-1965

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

This "A" line, wool jersey woman's dress (of about knee length) has a black and white herringbone pattern with large black and white flowers applied. The short sleeves are cut in one with the dress. The high, round neck is closed by a back zipper. There is a 7" slit in the left side hem. The sleeve, neck and bust are piped with red and orange to suggest the traditional Chinese side fastening dress. Label: "Dry Clean Only, 100% Wool, Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon knit wear.

Outerwear

Dresses

Michigan Service Hub

physical object

http://digital.library.wayne.edu/item/wayne:ES01_1983.100.078