evening dress
Summary
Black chiffon and black satin ribbon. Lined with black satin with the satin surface inside. Bodice in four triangular chiffon sections overlapping at waist at CB and CF and each side, with cream gauze shoulder straps supporting separate lining. Triangular vest of pleated pale pink net and chiffon in front and triangular net insertion under each arm. Ribbon loops with press fasteners for shoulder straps inside each shoulder strap. Skirt on corded ribbon waistband. Chiffon sections joined with black satin ribbon. Fastening to left. Satin ribbon belt attached CB and fastening CF.
Object Name
evening dress
Date Created
1932
Dimensions
Length: 143.5cm
Shoulder to waist: 36.8cm
Hem: 546.1cm
Waist: 73.7cm
accession number
1953.389
Collection Group
Medium
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