This evening gown is constructed from heavy gold silk satin with an overlay of gold and pink machine lace. The lace pattern is highlighted with applied gold seed beads. The dress has short, cap-length sleeves. The skirt is wrapped tightly around the hips and legs, ending in a scalloped lace edge that drapes asymmetrically from the proper left hip. The dress closes at the center back with a zipper. The bodice includes a fully boned elastic merry widow with hook and eye closures. There is no maker's or retailer's tag.
evening dresses (garments)
silk (fiber)
machine lace
beading (process)
lace (needlework)
Dress
Gown, Evening
Gown, Evening
1344.2
Unknown
United States
12 (W) (inches)
Gift of Frederica Cushman
2015.145.2
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