Gown, Evening

Name/Title

Gown, Evening

Entry/Object ID

1111.076.001

Description

Center front to slit, 42 1/2 inches. All lace black dress with floral motif. Closes in front with square metal buttons decorated with rhinestones. Has a short full cap sleeve. Lace floral motifs overlap at center front and back. Front center has 12 inch slit from hem. Hem, very full. Date of Origin: 1920's (?) Personal Associations: Dress owned by mother of Ruth Draper (Monologist). Dress given to Mrs. McCorison by Mrs. John Fairfield.