Mourning Dress, Worn by Sara Denton Roddis, circa 1920
THF165164 / Mourning Dress, Worn by Sara Denton Roddis, circa 1920
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Dress (Garment)
Date Made
circa 1920
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2014.24.57
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift in Memory of Augusta Denton Roddis.
Material
Silk (Textile)
Crepe (Textile)
Chiffon
Glass (Material)
Technique
Machine sewing (Technique)
Hand sewing
Beading (Process)
Color
Black (Color)
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