2000.61.11

Toy Bug Dress
1970s
2 in WIDE
(5.08 cm WIDE)
Gift of Leta Ramos
2000.61.11


Leta Ramos is attracted to vintage clothing. This red dress was made for her by a friend, Lora Linsley. Leta has a collection of tin toys; Lora could not resist making the belt closure out of two toy tin bugs. The body of the two piece dress is made of vintage, Chinese red silk damask. The sleeves are made from a contemporary marbelized print. A: bodice; B: skirt; C: belt.

Used: adult | Female | Leta Ramos

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