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Evening Gown

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1907-1908

GUSN

GUSN-48898

Description

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. Cream taffeta. A=Bodice - capped sleeves with broad neckline; lace collar draped at shoulders toward front and snapped in place; appliqued pink and blue flowers with clear sequins and metallic threads. Boned; hook and eye closure at back. B=Skirt - appliqued pink and blue flowers with clear sequins and metallic threads and netting; hook and eye closure at back.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
appliqué (technique)
embroidering
silk (textile)
taffeta
Dress
Gown
Gown

Additional Identification Number

1974.24 A

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Misses Louise and Edna Stimson

Accession Number

1974.24AB

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