Medium: Brown silk charmeuse and green velvet

Date: Spring 1934

Country: France

Credit: Museum purchase

The woman wearing this dress would stand out at a crowded evening affair, thanks to the vivid color and the dramatic bow that enliven its columnar shape. Augustabernard’s precision dressmaking is evident in the meticulous placement of seams, a hallmark of couture construction. Most of the seams fall to the back, helping to shape to the form-fitting silhouette.

Object Number: 2009.1.2