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1985.27.1 - Jessie Nairn wool shirtwaist dress

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Object Typedress Place MadeEurope: Scotland Date Made1950-1959

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Object Typedress Place MadeEurope: Scotland Date Made1950-1959
Accession Number 1985.27.1 Title Jessie Nairn wool shirtwaist dress Category Clothing, Outerwear Object Type dress Creator Nairn, Jessie Date Made 1950-1959 Place Made Europe: Scotland Culture European Cultural Region European Gender and Age women Materials and Techniques wool; knitted, machine, jersey; knitted; crocheted; smocked Measurements UL 38.0; LL 70.0; CH 53.0; WA 89.0; LCIR 142.0 cm Description
Shirtwaist dress, slightly flared skirt, long sleeves. Smocking pattern at shoulders and cuffs. Stocking stitch with border and pattern in popcorn stitch. Belt and belt loops. Nine clear buttons at CF from neckline…
Shirtwaist dress, slightly flared skirt, long sleeves. Smocking pattern at shoulders and cuffs. Stocking stitch with border and pattern in popcorn stitch. Belt and belt loops. Nine clear buttons at CF from neckline to waistline.
Credit Line Donated by Mrs. Jessie G. Nairn

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"1985.27.1 - Jessie Nairn wool shirtwaist dress, Anne Lambert Clothing and Textiles Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/13-41713. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.