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Accession Number 1985.52.3 Title beaded green chiffon dress Category Clothing, Outerwear Object Type dress Date Made 1920-1929 Gender and Age women Materials and Techniques woven, plain, chiffon; machine sewn; beaded, tambour; silk; bead, glass Measurements UL 100.0; WA 90.0; LCIR 124.0 cm Description

Green chiffon, sleeveless, beaded dress. The main portion of the dress has brown and silver beads in curved, shaped motifs. Loose waistband with brightly coloured beads. Same coloured beads used on a front panel…

Green chiffon, sleeveless, beaded dress. The main portion of the dress has brown and silver beads in curved, shaped motifs. Loose waistband with brightly coloured beads. Same coloured beads used on a front panel from waistband to hem. Motifs include palm trees, a camel and others. Waistband extends from one side of the front panel, around the back to the other side of the panel. Silk of bodice is ripped and tender.

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