Fort Wayne Fashion : Downton Abbey Era
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Dress, c. 1930

Woman's shift dress of orange silk with neckline forming a slight V; neckline trimmed in narrow orange velvet ribbon which ties in front in a bow; front bodice has narrow front pleats on each side and an openwork flower design in the center extending down the entire front center; for 8" at the waistline there are tiny horizontal tucks widely spaced; from hip line to hem in front, dress is pleated; back has horizontal tucks at waist but is plain otherwise; sleeves are long and trimmed at wrist with openwork floral design same as front of dress.

Hat, c. 1920s

Red-brown straw woman's hat, trimmed in the front with a yellow plastic ornament; fitted down, "hugged" the head similar to a cloche. Labels: "Wolf & Dessauer Fort Wayne, Indiana 23" and "Reproduction V. Suzanne Talbot Paris."

Shoes, c. 1915-1925

Pair of woman's black suede shoes; 2 inch heel; laced in front with 5/8 inch black ribbon; decorated on sides in open work of brown leather; inside marked "35-1 18208 706."
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