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1972.6.7 - flapper overdress

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Object Typedress Place MadeNorth America: Canada, Alberta Date Madeca. 1920

Item Details

Object Typedress Place MadeNorth America: Canada, Alberta Date Madeca. 1920
Accession Number 1972.6.7 Title flapper overdress Category Clothing, Outerwear Object Type dress Creator unknown Date Made ca. 1920 Place Made North America: Canada, Alberta Culture North American Cultural Region North American Gender and Age women Materials and Techniques woven, plain, crepe; embroidered; fringed; beaded Measurements UL 101.5; LCIR 119.0 cm Description
Green straight, knee-length chiffon flapper overdress, sleeveless, collarless. Neckline is decorated with floral beadwork in pink, green, and gold-yellow colours. Waistline is trimmed with darker silk fringe. Two wide…
Green straight, knee-length chiffon flapper overdress, sleeveless, collarless. Neckline is decorated with floral beadwork in pink, green, and gold-yellow colours. Waistline is trimmed with darker silk fringe. Two wide ties attached to the left side if the dress. Dress has pintucks at shoulders.
Credit Line Donated by Mrs. R.R. Francis

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"1972.6.7 - flapper overdress, Anne Lambert Clothing and Textiles Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/13-7039. Accessed 09 Jul. 2025.