Navajo. Donated by Helen Lamprecht. typical velvet blouse and flowered gathered skirt. Immitation turquiose beads made from safety pins and beads. Idea for dress came from american official wives. V neck with standard collar, full length set in sleeves with cuffs. Two side vents, standard yoke in back of shirt. Skirt number BYUI1264 goes with this top.
Purple, black, and gold floral print peasant skirt. Three panels gathered at each horizontal seam with a zigzag stitch, center back has a lapped closure but missing the closure piece, fitted waist band (no elastic). Skirt goes with purple velvet top catalog number BYUI1126.