Gown, Evening

black lace dress

black lace dress

Name/Title

Gown, Evening

Entry/Object ID

1111.076.003

Description

Black lace dress. Small floral design. Elaborate skirt has many extra pieces of fabric added at waist. Sleeves 23 3/4 inches long with 5 cloth-covered buttons at cuff. Date of Origin: 1920's (?) Personal Associations: Dress owned by mother of Ruth Draper (monologist.) Dress given to Mrs. McCorison by Mrs. John Fairfield.