Brown evening dress
Catalog #
1987.130.001
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Accession #
Brown evening dress, corded taffeta. Calf length skirt with extra material fanned at the centre back, and 2 large droopy pockets. Bodice is tight fitted, and had rhinestones and beads across the upper front according to museum card – however these are now missing, although write can see where they would have been attached originally. Shoulderless dress, with a over the head shawl type strap. Built in corset stays into bodice. Dress appears to be hand made, using both hand and machine stitching. Zipper at back of dress is broken. Possibly 1930’s.