Evening ensemble
Designer
Elizabeth Hawes
(American, 1903 - 1971)
Maker
Rodier
(founded 1852)
c. 1932
Silk and self-fringe
Gift of Mrs. Dudley Schoales
Object number69.156.2
In the 1930s, Elizabeth Hawes may have been the first American to create mitered dresses. This ensemble consists of an evening dress and bolero. The fabric is by Rodier.
DescriptionLong steel grey evening dress and bolero in silk self-fringed and striped fabric by Rodier; collarless bolero; deep V-neck; pleated over bust; long full sleeve, gathered and puffed at shoulder. Bias cut dress; deep V-neck front and back; slight cap sleeve; low armhole; pleated under bust with pointed midriff section and diamond shaped insert at navel; long circular bias skirt; back zipperCollections
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