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ca. 1935
GUSN-12871
A=Overdress; B=Underdress; C=Belt. A=Overdress - 2 sheer layers: yellow bottom layer; light blue top layer; V-neckline to waist w/ lapel; short puffed sleeves. Empire waistline w/ downward front point; triangular insets in both layers at hem; single hook & eye at front waist. B=Underdress - lavender; V-neckline; two thin shoulder straps crisscrossing at each shoulder; empire waist; gathered at front center yoke. Triangular insets added at hem for flair; 1 hook & eye and 4 snaps at left side closure. C=Belt - gray-green velvet w/ gray satin backing; hook & eye and snap closure at bow back; two long extensions hanging from bow.
dresses (garments)
acetate film
stitching
machine-made
nylon
evening dress (concept)
evening dresses (garments)
weddings
Dress
Women's clothing
Acetate
Nylon
Hand Stitched
Evening Wear
Formal Wear
Wedding
Dress
1990.31ABC
Unknown
Gift of Mary Eliza Kimball, Helen Chase Kimball-Brooke and Lee Kimball Bryon
1990.31A-C
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