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Description: Dress, c.1958-1961. White cotton floral brocade on an open weave background. Princess cut sleeveless knee length shift dress. The neckline is round, and higher in the back. The dress is made in three pieces for the front in a princess cut, and one in the back. It has a very slight shaping, in at the hem, over the hips, and out to the hem. It is unlined and finished with a serger and a blind stitched hem. The neckline and armholes have a self facing. There are no closures.

Object History: Worn by Barrie Geosits to teach grade one (1955-1961) at North Vancouver Elementary in late 1950 or early 1960. Teachers were not allowed to wear sleeveless clothing so Barrie wore it with a jacket or sweater, and stockings. Barrie Geosits is the daughter of Edward and Edith Fountain. Edward and Edith Fountain purchased a home in the Deer Lake area in 1951 at 6661 Russel Avenue, Burnaby. The house was also know as Moorcroft, and was purchased from the builder, Arthur Moore. Edward Fountain was the first City of Burnaby License Inspector in 1949, in 1952 he became the Personnel Director, when he retired in 1970 his position was Assistant Manager. Edward and Edith, who loved to dance, attended many social events, parties and balls due to Edward's positions within the City of Burnaby.

Marks/Labels: "Intimates (logo) / MADE IN CANADA (small)", embroidered onto label on inside of dress

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