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Strapless violet evening gown, full circular skirt with petticoat
evening gown, bodice, matching skirt, coordinating petticoat
Strapless violet evening gown, full circular skirt with petticoat
Evening gown
Brand (founded 1931)
1952
Silk chiffon and velvet
Gift of Doris Duke
Object number72.81.30
DescriptionEvening gown; strapless bodice with attached slip, mauve satin, violet ribbed velvet, and purple velvet, draped to left side; bunch of silk violets, attached triangular shawl of mauve and light purple organza; attached under bodice of purple organza over net; attached slip of violet crepe. Full circular skirt of purple organza. Petticoat of four layers of light purple / mauve net and organza, stiffening at hems.
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