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dress, woman's

human history
  • Other Name

    gown, woman's

    gown, cocktail

  • Description

    woman's (cocktail) gown; hand-dyed silk with mottled effect in rich hues of turquoise, green, violet, orange, indigo; with wide scoop neckline; three-quarter straight sleeves; waist slightly higher than natural; two bust darts from waistband; metal zipper opening to centre back; looped rouleau trim in same fabric to neckline and sleeve edges; lined with black silk organza; domed bra strap 'holders' sewn into shoulders of each.

  • Place
    Auckland City/Auckland/New Zealand
  • Accession Number
    1999.154.22
  • Accession Date
    05 Oct 1999
  • Department

    Applied Arts and Design

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