Evening dress
c. 1926
Net, sequins, and beads
Gift of Elinor Toberoff
Object number90.190.5
During the Jazz Age, dazzling sequin embroideries began to embellish the straight, flat sheath of the garçonne. A dress such as this one would shimmer on the dance floor, creating a moving spectacle. Shorter skirts and bare arms facilitated a wider range of movement.
DescriptionSilver and white evening chemise flapper dress with clear sequins on layers of net and diamond border design in silver beads; sleeveless with deep V-neck and staggered hem points; below knee lengthCollections
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