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Saks Fifth Avenue

Dress

Description

Maker

Saks Fifth Avenue (American, 20th century), retailer

Culture

American

Title

Dress

Year

1938

Medium

  • rayon,
  • leather,
  • crepe yarn; plain weave,
  • gilt leather appliqué

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • rayon,
  • leather,
  • crepe yarn; plain weave,
  • gilt leather appliqué

Materials

rayon, crepe, leather

Dimensions

114.3 cm (45 inches) (center back length)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Label: Saks Fifth Ave.

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Otto Jenke

Object Number

71.001

Type

  • Costume

Projects & Publications

Publications

Pub_ID 2048 Cocktail Culture v_01.jpg
  • Books

Cocktail Culture: Ritual and Invention in American Fashion 1920 - 1980

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Saks Fifth Avenue (American, 20th century), retailer
Dress, 1938
rayon, leather, crepe yarn; plain weave, gilt leather appliqué
114.3 cm (45 inches) (center back length)
Gift of Mrs. Otto Jenke 71.001

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