Manufacturer's Label with Care Instructions for a Flame Resistant Paper Dress, 1966-1967
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The Scott Paper Company offered paper dresses in 1966 as a promotional gimmick to help sell their paper products. Scott's "Paper Caper" dresses became a surprise hit, launching a nationwide fad for paper apparel. Paper garments promised convenience--you could simply discard it after one wearing. Washing the dress--which would make it highly flammable--was discouraged!
The Scott Paper Company offered paper dresses in 1966 as a promotional gimmick to help sell their paper products. Scott's "Paper Caper" dresses became a surprise hit, launching a nationwide fad for paper apparel. Paper garments promised convenience--you could simply discard it after one wearing. Washing the dress--which would make it highly flammable--was discouraged!
Artifact
Label (Identifying artifact)
Date Made
1966-1967
Keywords
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2020.68.1.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 3 in
Width: 4.875 in
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