Shawl Worn by Charlene LePage with High School Prom Dress, 1970

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Artifact Overview

Proms are a much-anticipated milestone for many teenagers. For teen girls especially, choosing the perfect dress is key to the experience. Charlene LePage of Allen Park, Michigan, bought her one-of-a-kind prom dress from a small Detroit boutique with the help of her mother. LePage added a shawl and shoes dyed to match when she attended her Junior Prom in the spring of 1970.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Shawl

Date Made

1970

Creator Notes

Made for Saks Fifth Avenue.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2009.144.3

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Charlene LePage Partlow.

Material

Wool (Textile)

Technique

Weaving

Color

Orange (Color)

Inscriptions

Label on reverse: Saks Fifth Avenue
Shawl Worn by Charlene LePage with High School Prom Dress, 1970