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History & Notes: Mary Lesser extensively collected clothing from the 19th and 20th centuries. She understood the importance of historic fashion to the story of Idaho's history and donated many of her pieces to the Idaho State Historical Society throughout the years.
Description: Floor length evening gown made of multi-colored floral print chiffon over a white taffeta lining. Bodice features short sleeves with an overlapping detail along the outer arm and V-neckline. Waist features two parallel twists of chiffon in a cummerbund fashion. Side metal zip and snap closure.
Object Number: 1983.105.0011
Object: dress, day
Category: Women's Garments
Circa: 1940
Materials: chiffon, taffeta, metal
Description: Floor length evening gown made of multi-colored floral print chiffon over a white taffeta lining. Bodice features short sleeves with an overlapping detail along the outer arm and V-neckline. Waist features two parallel twists of chiffon in a cummerbund fashion. Side metal zip and snap closure.
Object Number: 1983.105.0011
Object: dress, day
Category: Women's Garments
Circa: 1940
Materials: chiffon, taffeta, metal
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