Name/Title
DressEntry/Object ID
2009.0294Description
Brown silk jersey cocktail dress designed by Cecil Chapman (black label with cream script)
Also a Bergdorf Goodman Label on the Plaza New York
Mrs. Gildersleeve 11-19-53 No. Desoline
Scoop neck
ruching of 3/4 sleeves and side seams
front bodice draping to waist and lined with brown silk
center skirt panel draping and lined with brown crepe
flared skirt lined with stiff black cotton fabric
back zipper closure with 2 hooks and eyes at waist
low scoop back with ruching to waist
boning front and backCollection
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