EVENING DRESS

Creator(s): Bergdorf Goodman (Retailer)

Currently in storage

About this object

Sleeveless evening gown with dropped waistline. Bodice is black silk charmeuse with flesh colored double faced silk organza at neck and sleeve, giving the illusion of a nude shoulder. Bodice is encrusted with punched rhinestones. The skirt consists of asymmetrically cut tulle layers with a decorative rhinestone bow applied flat at center front waist with two free hanging beaded ties.

Object name:

EVENING DRESS

Made from:

Silk velvet -- tulle -- rhinestones

Made in:

USA

Date made:

1929

Size:

H. 50 in. (shoulder to hem front); H. 80 in. (shoulder to hem back); Dia. 32 in. (waist circumference)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

48.47

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973