Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Classic in its mid-1960s style, this heavily coordinated outfit features a dress, matching belt, and an attached scarf made of sheer, patterned nylon fabric. The dress’ core is lined in a pale polyester, while the sleeves, scarf and belt are unlined, emphasizing the orange fabric’s transparent burnout effect. Also known as devoré, cut, or voided, the effect is a chemical process where a pattern or the fabric’s ground are chemically dissolved to create a semi-transparent design.
The ensemble is associated with Helen M. (Lane) Bruce (1899-2003) of Portland and Cape Elizabeth. A graduate of Wellesley College, Helen worked as a social worker before retiring to raise her family.
About This Item
- Title: Coordinating dress, belt, and scarf ensemble, Portland, ca. 1970
- Creation Date: circa 1970
- Subject Date: circa 1970
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Locations:
- Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: nylon, polyester, metal
- Local Code: 1993.300.59 a,b
- Collection: Costume collection
- Object Type: Physical Object
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
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