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1920-1925
GUSN-12862
Pink satin evening gown with asymmetrical sleeves. Capped sleeve at left side of gold metallic with satin shoulder strap, draped with band of gold lace and lined with red chiffon. Right side has dolman sleeve with large panel of gold lace with red chiffon lining extending to hem. Pink satin draped across front to left hip. Snap closure with corsage of pink velvet and metallic leaves. Back of gown has satin draped from right to left hip. Half-slip lining of white silk. Snap and hook and eye closure at right side seam.
gowns
silk (textile)
satin
chiffon
lace (needlework)
Women's clothing
Silk
Satin
Chiffon
Lace
Hand Stitched
Gown, Evening
"Mme. G. DeFachelle/833 Beacon St. Boston, Mass." (Embroidered)
DeFachelle, G. (Dressmaker)
Boston, MA
57 (H) (inches)
Gift of the Family of Sarah Merry Bradley Gamble
1984.482
Massachusetts (United States)
Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)
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