Evening dress
Designer
Elizabeth Hawes
(American, 1903 - 1971)
c. 1935
Silk taffeta and green satin
Git of Mrs. Dudley Schoales
Object number69.156.1
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.
DescriptionLong, blue / green changeable taffeta evening dress; sleeveless; deep V-neck; collar of softly pleated teal blue satin crepe extends from back of neck down front and is gathered under each bust. Taffeta crosses at midriff and gathered satin crepe underskirt falls from it forming wide center panel bordered by full taffeta overskirt; fitted at midriff; side zipperCollections
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