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Scope and Contents From the Series: The UND Clothing Collection was maintained by the Home Economics Department. The organizational strategy was created by Home Economics, who also wrote the descriptions for each item: A - Formal long dresses B - Formal short dresses C - Informal long dresses D - Informal short dresses E - Two piece dresses G - Gloves I - Intimates K - Accessories L - Swimwear R - Ladies Sweaters S - Children's T - Ladies Slacks U - Ladies Blouses V - Ladies Skirts W - Wedding X - Coats Y -...

Scope and Contents "This wrap style garment was called a maternity apron and was worn during the summer of 1932. The pattern was given to my mother by a neighbor who had used it during her pregnancies in the summers of 1927, 1930, and 1931. I presume it was pinned in front. Some older patterns show snaps and ties. Since it has lace trim, it must have been her one good dress for the summer. I was born in October and delivered by a doctor at the home of a midwife in Valley City. In those days one most certainly...

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"Following a stroke in 1954, mother lost a lot of weight and never again wore anything larger than a 12 petite. This dress is a size 18 1/2."

Scope and Contents From the Series: The UND Clothing Collection was maintained by the Home Economics Department. The organizational strategy was created by Home Economics, who also wrote the descriptions for each item: A - Formal long dresses B - Formal short dresses C - Informal long dresses D - Informal short dresses E - Two piece dresses G - Gloves I - Intimates K - Accessories L - Swimwear R - Ladies Sweaters S - Children's T - Ladies Slacks U - Ladies Blouses V - Ladies Skirts W - Wedding X - Coats Y -...