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
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