APPLIED ART : COSTUME

Object Name

Evening outfit - women's

Date Made

1938 circa
1938 circa

Description

colour : orange and gold. design : evening outfit of pale orange-gold slipper satin comprising :- a) low backed sleeveless bias cut full length dress, front neckline slightly swathed, trimmed with a large turquoise and pink flower spray, contemporary. Topstitched self belt fastens with poppers b) jacket, fitted to waist with peplum. Puffed and ruched short sleeves. Rounded low lapel. Jacket fastens by hook at waist. Neck, lapel and lower edge of jacket trimmed with four rows of topstitching.

Materials

silk & slipper satin

Catalogue Number

BELUM.T1638

Copyright

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