Museum Collections
Luce Center
Woman's evening dress
Object Number:
1946.234
Date:
ca. 1914
Medium:
Silk brocade, silk organza
Dimensions:
Overall: 56 x 88 in. ( 142.2 x 223.5 cm )
Description:
White silk brocade woman's evening dress with a daisy floral pattern set with sequins in the center of each flower; round waistline decorated with fake pearls in a floral design, this pearl design also wraps around the top of the bodice; gold silk panel down the front of the dress decorated with fake pearls all over and tasseled at the base; gold net across the square chest and shoulder area, fake diamonds set at each cross; fake pearls form a choker neck; long tapered "camicia" styled sleeves with white silk organza puffing out under gold laces with conical metal tips; boned bodice.
Credit Line:
Gift of an Anonymous Donor
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.