Fontana Dress, 1960s

The Fontana Sisters inherited a tailoring business in their family and started their own fashion label in 1943 in Rome.

Pink silk dress with black and grey polk-a-dots, scoop neckline, set in three quarter length sleeves, structured sie panels, and center back zip closure.
Label: Fontana
Size Label: Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14.25"
Chest: 31.5"
Waist: 26"
Hips: 37.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 41.75"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 26"
This lot is located in Chicago.
Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum to benefit collections care, preservation, and future acquisitions.

Condition:
The overall condition is good. There is piling throughout due to the nature of the textile, primarily down the center front.
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