Ivory satin with silver and pearl/clear sequins, tulle and mousseline de soie trim; Bodice "B" open neckline trimmed with tulle; sleeveless; winged bird/feather motif of sequins, tulle and chenille at center front with more sequins around shoulder, below bust, and around waist; bodice has "V" shape at front, created by tucked satin; drawstring at neckline; boned, lined with cream taffeta; hook and eye closure center back; corsage of fake flowers at left shoulder, tulle sash at right back. Skirt A - matching skirt; hem has scalloped arrangement of wing motif (same as bodice) with mousseline de soie ruffle with ruched hem; train; lined with cream taffeta; taffeta ruching for chest ruffle; ribbon tie at back (interior); hook and eye closure at back.
dresses (garments)
beads (pierced objects)
feather (material)
hand sewing
satin
silk (textile)
taffeta
Dress
Gown, Evening
Gown, Evening
1) stamped in gold on bodice B waist band: ""Howard & Co./NEW YORK"" 2) stamped - hooks of skirt A: ""NICHOLLS""
1930.1520A&B
Unknown
Gift of Clara B. Winthrop
1930.1520AB
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