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Accession Number 1977.5.10 Title yellow taffeta evening dress Category Clothing, Outerwear Object Type dress, evening Date Made 1932-1934 Gender and Age women Materials and Techniques rayon; cotton; woven, plain, taffeta; machine sewn; handfinished Measurements WA 70.5; CH 84.0; LCIR 642.0; UL 146.0 cm Description

Yellow rayon taffeta evening dress wiht black velvet ribbon waist detail. Figure hugging dress, cut on the cross grain except the flounce and bias bindings. Dress front has princess panel. Panel is gathered along side…

Yellow rayon taffeta evening dress wiht black velvet ribbon waist detail. Figure hugging dress, cut on the cross grain except the flounce and bias bindings. Dress front has princess panel. Panel is gathered along side seam from modified empire waist to knee level emphasizing hips. V shaped neckline, bias bound and piped. Short puffed sleeves. Circular skirt with flounce for accent. Side placket closure with hooks and eyes.

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