Name/Title
Evening GownEntry/Object ID
1997.9.11Description
Light brown chiffon evening gown. Strapless. Rounded neckline at front and low back, lined with pale brown satin. Bodice has shaped bust support and boning inside. Bust has pale brown satin strip running down center front. Bust fabric is gathered at either side of satin strip. "Eclair" zipper closure at back of bodice. Empire waistline. Skirt is composed of a chiffon layer over a chiffon and taffeta skirt. Front of chiffon layer is open and edged with pale brown satin along sides and bottom hem. Chiffon is very full and gathered at waistline. Chiffon and taffeta skirt has slit at left side hem.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Weldom, Kathryn
Estate ofClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Clothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
Chiffon, SatinColor
BrownMade/Created
Manufacturer
Jean DessésPlace
City
ParisCountry
FranceRegion
Western EuropeContinent
EuropeDimensions
Dimension Notes
Length: 140cm
Width (b): 38cm