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Day dress

Dateca. 1926
MediumPrinted silk chiffon, fabric trim
Dimensions106 cm from back (center) neck to hem
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineMuseum collection
Object number1983.9.16 LA
DescriptionBeige-and-navy blue flower print silk chiffon dress. Body of dress falls straight from shoulders down to hip hugging band of fabric under which is a very slightly gathered skirt; neck is slightly scooped in front, higher in back and front of dress to hip band has a v-neck overlay of self-fabric; long, straight sleeves tapering at wrists; hem and sleeves trimmed with navy trim cut like fingers projecting from the edges of the garment; neck and vest edges trimmed with narrow bands of navy fabric.
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