Name/Title

Evening Gown

Entry/Object ID

1997.9.11

Description

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 of

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Chiffon, Satin

Color

Brown

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Jean Dessés

Place

City

Paris

Country

France

Region

Western Europe

Continent

Europe

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length: 140cm Width (b): 38cm