Artifact of the Week — October 20, 2016

Posted by on October 20, 2016
October 20 2016

Two piece dress ca. 1917-1918

This dress is part of the Dacus Collection at Old Independence Regional Museum.  The heavily beaded two piece dress is made of black net and boasts elaborate designs.  It is dated to around 1917 or 1918 and is ankle length.  The dress is see through and would have been worn over a slip.

 

 

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