Name/Title
Dress, Black Crepe and Velvet dress, Colorful EmbroideryEntry/Object ID
1994.37.5Description
Mid-length black silk/cotton blend? (burn identification was indeterminate) dress with black silk velvet details. Circular neckline with cotton yoke bisected in two circles, one over each shoulder, both have been embroidered with colorful sprays of flowers.. Short poufed sleeves of velvet, also with embroidery. High gathered bust line, skirt falls away in A-line, two small velvet pockets embroidered with colorful flowers. Dress measures 16" (w) x 39" (l).
1940sCollection
Permanent CollectionMade/Created
Date made
1940 - 1955Notes
Date: 1947 circaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DressNomenclature Sub-Class
Main GarmentsNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal Objects