DRESS
Dimensions72.5 x 102.5 cm
Object numberHF.2023.7.8
DescriptionChild's dress made of a green, blue and black plaid cotton fabric. The dress is made of several parts. The skirt is made of three panels that are pleated into a waistband there is a wide hem at the bottom. The skirt is attached to a wide waistband that is gathered at the center front. The bodice base is made of three pieces one for the front and two pieces for the back. The back is joined by a green zipper. The sleeves are one-piece ¾ sleeves that have a slit at the cuff along the inside seam. The dress has a Peter Pan style collar that is edged in white and silver ric-rac. There is also a placket down the front of the dress bodice that is edged with the same white and silver ric-rac and has four circular buttons. The placket extends overtop of the waistband. Narrative
Lulu started exhibiting her work through the Women's Institute Pavilion as part of the PEI Provincial Exhibition and continued to exhibit for 40 years. Her work always won first place in the competitions and she took immense joy in making clothing.
Lulu was an avid sewer, making a variety of doll, baby and children's clothing which she sold in many locations, including the Singer sewing machine store. Many people also came to her house to buy clothes. When a long-term illness required Lulu to move into long-term care, she continued to skillfully manipulate her sewing machine making children's clothing, which included this dress.
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