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Pale yellow floor-length dress patterned with chain embroidery, squared neck, and short cap sle…
dress
Pale yellow floor-length dress patterned with chain embroidery, squared neck, and short cap sle…
Dress
Designer (1900 - 1977)
1936
Silk crepe
USA
Gift of Muriel King
Object number71.268.36
A talented illustrator, Muriel King produced couture quality clothing for the cream of New York society during the 1930s. Her designs took their cues from a number of Parisian fashion creators, such as Louiseboulanger, of whom she was a client.
DescriptionPale yellow silk hostess gown covered with Syrian chain embroidery; squared neck; short envelope sleeves; high waisted seaming on bodice front; two sets of frog close bodice; flared skirt with small train
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