Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Dress |
Catalog Number |
1975.9.17 |
Date |
ca. 1920 |
Material(s) |
Silk |
Dimensions |
H-42 W-24 inches |
Description |
This is a woman's black crepe with a cream voile pleated v-front. The left front side has an inverted kick pleat. There is braided trim on the skirt, sleeves, shoulders, and neck. It has a low slung waist buckled with a pearl and rhinestone false buckle. |
Notes |
Elizabeth Stephens Spears (1875-1975) purchased this dress in Paris, France circa 1920. She also purchased a coat (1975.9.18) and hat (1975.9.19) to complete the outfit. Born in Bourbon County, Elizabeth's father, Charles Stephens, is noted in the Lexington Herald as "one of Paris' [Kentucky] most successful merchants and capitalists." Elizabeth married John "Woodford" Spears in 1895. Woodford worked as a seed dealer and mill operator, and he was an extensive landowner in Bourbon County. The family was of some means, making trips to Paris and Havana, Cuba. Donated by Elizabeth's daughter, Mary Spears Van Meter. |
Collection |
Mrs. Robert Van Meter Collection |
People |
Spears, Elizabeth |
Subjects |
Dress Dresses Clothing & dress |
Search Terms |
Bourbon County (Ky.) Flapper dress Paris (France) Roaring Twenties |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |