Evening dress
Designer
Maggy Rouff
(1896 - 1971)
c. 1949
Silk satin, pearls, rhinestones, beads, and metallic thread
Gift of Vera Gawansky
Object number82.214.2
The New Look revived the prewar style of heightened femininity, as expressed in the luscious silk satin, fitted bodice, crinoline underskirt, appliquéd roses, and embroidered rhinestores and pearls of this Maggy Rouff evening gown.
DescriptionSleeveless princess style evening gown in two tones of pale ice blue satin with 3D roses, pearls, rhinestones, beads and metallic thread embroidery along horizontal seams and scattered overall; scoop neck, fitted bodice; floor length flared skirt with attached slip and crinolineExhibitions