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69.156.1

69.156.1

Object: Evening dress
Designer: (American, 1903 - 1971)
Date: c. 1935
Medium: Silk taffeta and green satin
Country: USA
Credit Line: Git of Mrs. Dudley Schoales
Object number: 69.156.1
DescriptionEvening dress of blue / green changeant taffeta trimmed with green satin, floor length, sleeveless
Label Text:Vassar-educated Elizabeth Hawes was a fashion rebel. She is remembered as much for her acerbic writings as she is for her sophisticated, custom made clothing that combined comfort and function with clean lines and strong colors.
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Exhibitions:
  • Designing Women: Fashion Creators and Their Interiors