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Dress of taupe net over blue satin. Net embellished with multicolored iridescent beads. V-shaped neckline. Sleeves, cuffs and hem have large floral motif. Short sleeves with undersleeves. Oversleeve is gathered along seam. Net overdress is draped at left front and back. Beaded tassels attached at front near waist. Large purple and metallic flower at decolletage. Open neckline edged with fine net. Dark blue satin sash at waist with beaded tassels. Fully lined with white silk taffeta. Bodice is boned and has a hook and eye closure. Dress closes at back with snaps at left of center.
dresses (garments)
satin
silk (textile)
taffeta
beading (process)
Dress
"Melle Chabloz / 30 Grand Quai GENEVE" (Embroidered)
"NICHOLLS" (stamped)
Chabloz, F. (Dressmaker)
Switzerland
Gift of the Family of Sarah Merry Bradley Gamble
1984.487
Geneva (Geneva canton, Switzerland)
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