Evening ensemble
Designer
Muriel King
(1900 - 1977)
c. 1938
Silk taffeta brocade
Gift of the Estate of Muriel King
Object number77.178.4
The tiny, hand-covered buttons on the jacket of this three-piece ensemble exemplify the exquisite quality of Muriel King’s clothes. Frequently, these sophisticated details are so subtle that they are practically a secret to all but the wearer, intended solely for their private enjoyment.
DescriptionFitted evening blouse in black silk taffeta brocade with small spaced pinwheel dot pattern in coral orange / pink and gold; outlined from pointed front neck to low back with 4 cm band centered with pinwheel pattern; band at center front forks at front neck to continue to back as shoulder straps; gathered at bust line to center band on either side; 15 loops and button closing at center back. Long wrap skirt in matching fabric cut on bias. Matching 50 cm princess fitted jacket; round neck; long slim sleeves pleated at cap and with godet at wrist; closed at center front with 29 buttons and loops.Collections
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