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Clothing and Accessories
Women's Clothing ➔ Dress
Identifier:
132542Description:
This embroidered silk tunic dress has an overlay of brown lace. It has long unlined lace sleeves that are attached to a cape. The hem is long and the fit is loose. Features that are indicative of the late 1920s are the straight silhouette, the floor length hem, and the tunic style.This dress was worn by Mrs. W. R. Roach to the inauguration of President Herbert Hoover in 1929.
Date:
1929Materials:
Silk, LaceCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift Of Mrs. Allan A. McCurdyRelated Entities:
Mrs. Allan A. McCurdy (donor) Mrs. W. R. Roach (used by) Herbert Hoover (is related to)Herbert Clark Hoover (August 10, 1874 – October 20, 1964) was an American politician, businessman, and engineer, who served as the 31st president of the United States from 1929 to 1933.
