Blue velvet ball gown
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 56.000 inches (142.24 cm) | Width: 30.000 inches (76.2 cm)
Archival History
The ball gown was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2020 by Lynn Maier and Sonja Maier Geismar, the children of Ludwig and Freya Maier.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum collection, gift of Lynn J. Maier and Sonja Maier Geismar
Scope and Content
A blue velvet ball gown, one of a number of artifacts from the Maier family (Ludwig, Freya and Sonja), who were passengers on board the MS St. Louis.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Blue velvet ball gown; attached velvet belt with rhinestone accented buckle. a: dress b: belt
Genre
- Object
- Clothing and Dress
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