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Accession Number 1977.5.97 Title black net evening dress Category Clothing, Outerwear Object Type dress, evening Date Made 1930-1939 Gender and Age women Materials and Techniques knotted, netted Measurements SL 30.0; WA 74.0; UL 152.4; LCIR 760.4 cm Description

Black net evening gown with red velvet ribbon trim. Bias bound v-neckline. Red velvet bow at CF neckline. 7 rows of stitching on bodice front at shoulder edge. Short puffed sleeves. 87.2cm long velvet ribbon and bow…

Black net evening gown with red velvet ribbon trim. Bias bound v-neckline. Red velvet bow at CF neckline. 7 rows of stitching on bodice front at shoulder edge. Short puffed sleeves. 87.2cm long velvet ribbon and bow act as belt. Very full skirt. Zipper closure at left side seam. 4 1.6cm-wide ribbons decorate lower part of skirt and hem edge.

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