Costume
Catalog Number
1997.66.175 a-c
Description
a) 48" x 52"; plainly cut, brown cotton twill gown with elbow length sleeves; leather fringe decorates underarm seam of sleeves; hemmed V-neckline with an extended placket that has leather lacing; hem with side slits and a 3" leather fringe; back of neck with a tag reading "Camp Fire Girls Wo He Lo trademark"; grease spatters show on lower front; ceremonial gown worn only for special ceremonies.b) 30" x 13"; soft brown, leather, square-necked yoke-cut collar; back is plain; front has a dangling panel covered with painted Indian designs, ending in leather fringe; two Camp Fire emblem pins attach to upper front; entire collar is edged with tiny green & tan beads; two long brown shoestrings are covered with colorful wooden ends and attached to front lower edge; row of strung beads loose on left side; ceremonial collar worn to display awards.c) 21" x 1.5"; brown leather neck band fastens in back with thong laces; a decorative band completely covered with multiple round colorful beads, sewn into geometric Indian designs has been loosely stitched onto basic leather strip; "Donna Dekker, R.R. #4, Holland, Mich., Honda" written on inside leather.
Gift of
Sebright, Carolyn
