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Object Timeline

1969

  • Work on this object began.

1971

  • Work on this object ended.

2021

  • We acquired this object.

2025

  • You found it!

Frankie Dress, Member of Congress, ca. 1970

This is a Frankie dress. It was designed by Frankie Welch. It is dated ca. 1970 and we acquired it in 2021. Its medium is polyester. It is a part of the department.

This object was donated by Genie Ratcliffe and Peggy Williams. It is credited Gift of Peggy Williams and Genie Ratcliffe.

Its dimensions are

H x W (overall): 143.8 × 94 cm (56 5/8 in. × 37 in.)

Cite this object as

Frankie Dress, Member of Congress, ca. 1970; Designed by Frankie Welch (American, b. 1923); polyester; H x W (overall): 143.8 × 94 cm (56 5/8 in. × 37 in.); Gift of Peggy Williams and Genie Ratcliffe; 2021-11-20

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