Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Gown, evening |
Category |
Main garment |
Object ID Number |
HCT.1986.46.34 |
Designer/Design House |
Beene, Geoffrey |
Date |
1970-1979 |
Image |
017\HCT19864634.JPG |
Description |
Black empire waist, full sweeping floor length evening gown with ruff bodice, tiny spaghetti straps. The front section above empire seam in tan or dark flesh tone; two layers of black silk georgette form upside down ruffles (one 6" wide and one 4.5" wide) emanating from empire seam and extending upward over bust and tan fabric area. A 1.5" wide black satin ribbon outlines empire seam with top edge caught in empire seam, front and back of garment; Black satin bow at center front below bust at empire seam - bow is 6" wide with 5.5" tails. Two hook and eye fasteners at center back seam. Floor length skirt hanging from empire seam with three layers: under layer of black crepe, two upper layers of black silk georgette with 8" ruffle on middle layer and 6" ruffle on top layer, each of black silk georgette; each layer with center front, center back and side seams; bias sweep of skirt panels provide soft drape and expanse to skirt. |
Label Text |
Geoffrey Beene |