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Accession Number 1977.5.8 Title orange crepe evening dress Category Clothing, Outerwear Object Type dress, evening Date Made 1939-1942 Gender and Age women Materials and Techniques rayon; woven, plain, crepe; machine sewn; handfinished Measurements overall: 126 cm Description

Long orange crepe evening dress with embroidery and sequins at neckline and on waistband. Rounded neckline with embroidery detail. 3 darts on shoulders for emphasis with long tapered sleeves. Snap closure at wrist.…

Long orange crepe evening dress with embroidery and sequins at neckline and on waistband. Rounded neckline with embroidery detail. 3 darts on shoulders for emphasis with long tapered sleeves. Snap closure at wrist. Darts above bust open to give lower bodice a blousy effect. Bodice gathered into high midriff waistband with gold sequins and embroidery worked into floral motifs. Floor length bias cut skirt (1 panel front and 2 panels back). Slight bustle effect at CB. 6 button closure on bodice back and side zipper.

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