DRESS, Evening

CH1981.36

Black crepe. A 1940s style top with padded shoulders has been added directly over the original top. Original top "V" neck, sleeveless and backless. Skirt long and close fitting, slightly wider at bottom. Cut in diagonal panels heavily weighted in alternating layers of plain tassles and tassles threaded with glass beads.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: CH1981.36
Accession Date: 10 Feb 1981
Credit: Jan Harris

Material

Crepe de Chine/Textile0 - Whole
Synthetic/Textile0 - Whole
Glass0 - Whole
Metal0 - Whole

Measurement

length1480mm
width1540mmAt hem.

 


 

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