Long black evening gown has a fitted bodice with rusching and spaghetti straps. Bodice is edged in pointed, off-white alencon lace. Skirt is gathered from a dropped waist with net overlay and finished at true waist with pointed off-white lace, black velvet and a velvet bow in front.
(The gown was worn by Marian Phillips and her daughters who are direct descendants of Myles Standish)
Use
Worn by Marian Phillips and her daughters Victoria (donor) & Saranne
Collection
Women's Clothing
Made/Created
Date made
1953
Notes
Early Date: 1953
Made: by Fred Perlberg of New York