Evening dress
Designer
Claire McCardell
(1905 - 1958)
c.1939
Rayon and silk crepe faille
Gift of Denise Otis
Object number2005.65.9
DescriptionLong evening dress in bias cut black rayon / silk crepe faille, with modified halter styling, draped with tucks across back shoulder for back bodice fullness; full, angled cut with plunging V-neck, shallow V-back, triangular keyhole at CB midriff, gathered at waist seam, with front inverted point; CF hooks and eyes, attached self tie beltCollections
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