Dress
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Elizabeth Chester Matson
1869 - 1949
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1940
MediumMachine-stitched rayon with galss and metal beads and faux pearls; metal zipper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 42 x 13in. (106.7 x 33cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Jane Goodridge
DescriptionBlack crepe evening dress, with the V-neckline inset with three-inch wide sheer brown fabric; this inset is dotted with bronze-colored beads and faux pearls. The black crepe dress fabric edging the brown neckline inset is thickly embellished with the bronze beads and faux pearls in a shallow scalloped design. The sleeves are long, straight, and narrow. The bodice is pleated at the center front waistline. The center front of the skirt is gathered into a shallow point three inches below the waistline. The dress closes with a metal zipper set into the proper left side seam. There are two thread belt loops at the waist side seams.
Object number2001.96.2
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