Dress
Date1910-1918
MediumSilk, jet or glass, sequins, metallic threads
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Louise J. Harper
Object number1999.1.5
DescriptionBlack satin dress with tulle, green silk, sequins, jet buttons. Bodice is metallic-thread embroidered green crepe with low rounded neck in front and lower square neck in back. Covered with black tulle that is embroidered with sets of 3 sequins. Sleeves are three-quarter length, sequined embroidered black tulle with edging of rows of bugle beads and a tassel of beads and sequined balls. The raised waist is defined by rows of small and medium jet buttons. In front and back green crepe ends with a section of rows of bugle beads fastened to the tulle. The straight skirt has floating side panels of the black satin trimmed with a dangle of beads. Dress fastens side back.On View
Not on viewCollections
c. 1950
1916-1924
1920-1925
1900-1950
after 1970
mid 20th C.
c. 1890