Dress
Designer
Madame Percy
c. 1910
Aqua silk satin with cream embroidery, net and black velvet
Museum purchase
Object numberP83.20.3
In the early 20th century, cultivated women regarded pastels and muted shades as refined and "lady-like," while bright colors seemed "vulgar." Tastes would soon change, and after about 1910, vivid colors increasingly came into fashion. This aqua silk, however, is still muted by a layer of black net and ivory lace.
DescriptionDress in aqua silk satin with black net overbodice, overskirts, sleeves. Cream floral embroidery at hem, bodice, cuffs; black velvet accents, sash, CF bowCollections
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