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EVENING DRESS

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

This one piece sleeveless evening dress is constructed of champagne colored velvet cut on the bias. The bodice is set with pearls and rhinestones. Narrow shoulder straps are decorated at cap of shoulder with strands of strung pearls. Hand sewn to the left front of the skirt are three sets of tear-drop shaped pearl and rhinestone appliques. Two rhinestone butterflies are applied at right side back. A tulle flounce is applied to garment at center back. The asymmetrically cut skirt has a silk underskirt which is weighted at hem.

Object name:
EVENING DRESS
Made from:
Silk velvet -- tulle -- pearls -- rhinestones
Made in:
France
Date made:
1918-1922
Size:
H. 14 1/2 in. (shoulder to waist front); H. 15 in. (should to waist back); H. 38 in. (waist to hem front); H. 45 in. (waist to hem back); Dia. 26 in. (waist circumference); Dia. 170 in. (hem circumference)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
48.43
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973