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Maker(s):Frederick's
Culture:American
Title:dress
Date Made:1960-1970
Type:Clothing
Materials:textile: acqua blue silk with matching sequins; metal zipper
Place Made:United States; New York or New Jersey area
Measurements:Overall: 34 1/4 in; 87 cm
Accession Number:  HD 2019.31.8
Credit Line:Gift of Juliet G. Flynt, grandaughter of Helen and Henry Flynt
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield

Description:
Sleeveless evening dress worn by Helen Geier Flynt (1895-1986) during the 1960s. Helen, along with her husband Henry N. Flynt (1893-1970), founded the Heritage Foundation, later Historic Deerfield, in 1952. The garment contains the "Frederick's" label, a store frequented by Flynt in Spring Lake, New Jersey, a summer destination for the couple. Frederick's sold American-manufactured items of apparel as well as a selection of garments imported from other countries. The store also had a custom department for new designs and alterations.
Label: “Frederick’s.”

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