evening dress & cape


evening dress & cape

Summary

Thin fawn silk crepe (georgette) and lace, and silk crepe. V neck back and front, no sleeves. Triangular diamante brooch at base of front neck. Top down to bust level of lace, dipping to V CF and CB. Loops for separate georgette belt with diamante clasp. Silk crepe lining attache only at neck and armholes. Cape : Curved piece in four concentric sections. Ends gathered at neck with georgette ties.


Object Name

evening dress & cape

Date Created

1931-1934

Dimensions

Length CF: 142.2cm
Length CB: 150cm
Cape: 35.5cm
Hem: 457.2cm
Waist: 80cm

accession number

1957.100/2

Medium

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