UCONN HISTORICAL COSTUME & TEXTILE COLLECTION




1958

Dress


Two-piece patchwork cotton batik-type print dress. Gold/brick/black all around pleated skirt. Blouse with surplice saddle front sleeve, one-piece back. V-neck, banded in gold cotton. Very good condition.

Starting in 1952, Mrs Auerbach began to travel and work for world peace and the World Health Organization. She focused on Africa and Asia, particularly India and Pakistan.


Provenance:
Auerbach, Beatrice Fox Hartford, CT.

Construction Label:
Toni Owen



1970C 1958.26