Dress
PeriodCirca 1950 - 1955
Place MadePossibly New Jersey, U.S.A.
MediumChiffon, synthetic satin
ClassificationsCostume, Women's
Credit LineGift of Emilie Buck Turano, 1993
Object number1993.7.2
DescriptionA woman's day dress of grass green sheer chiffon. The dress is constructed with short cap style sleeves, a wide boat neck at the front dipping to a shallow V at the back, a full gathered skirt, and a zipper rear closure. The fitted bodice has a side inset band of bright red, pink, and green floral vine machine embroidery on bright white chiffon lined with white acetate satin. The band serves as a waistband at front, slanting upward to the back V neckline, and ending in a large bow with long hem-length streamers, fastening over the rear zipper with hooks and eyes. The dress is fully lined with bright white acetate satin.Curatorial RemarksThis dress, with its classic mid-century silhouette, is deceptively simple, relying on fitting and flare. The brightly colored floral embroidered ribbon band elevates this dress and creates a powerful back impact with the hem-length streamers.
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