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Description: Dress, c.1960s-1970s. White with pink and green polka dots, rayon. Floor length sheath dress, sleeveless, collar that extends into sash tie. This home made dress has a roll collar that extends into two long sashes that would be tied together. The dress is slightly shaped with a bust dart at either side front, and a shoulder dart at each back shoulder. It flares out somewhat towards the bottom. There is a metal 'invisible' zipper on the centre front from the neckline to the hips. At the neckline and at the armholes it is self faced.

Object History: Barrie Geosits made this dress and another the same in blue and white striped seer sucker. Worn for day, Church, etc. in 1960 or 1970. Barrie 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.

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