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American

Dress, ca. 1955

Description

Maker

Culture

American

Title

Dress

Year

ca. 1955

Medium

Silk, acetate, metallic film, ribbon; machine lace, plain weave, net, appliqué

Materials/Techniques

Materials

acetate,
film (material),
silk

Techniques

plain weave,
appliqué (prefered spelling),
applique,
machine made lace,
machine lace,
net (fabric name)

Dimensions

116.8 cm (46 inches) (center back length)

Type

Fashion,
Costume

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Irving I. Fain

Object Number

73.163.6

Projects & Publications

Publications

Cocktail Culture

Ritual and Invention in American Fashion 1920 - 1980

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