Object Details
designer
Castillo, Antonio
manufacturer
Elizabeth Arden Inc.
wearer
Stewart, Janet Newbold
designer
Castillo, Antonio
Description
Pale blue chiffon evening gown with draped bodice and long flowing drape attached at side of skirt; heart-shaped bodice front; pleated chiffon draping criss-crossing breasts; midriff front and bodice back fitted with darts and seams; twisted and rolled chiffon attached under breasts, extending up into a shoulder strap and attached to top of side back edge; bodice lined in taffeta with boning sititched along seams; left side metal zipper closure; skirt attached to bodice at waistline; long skirt gathered in front and fitted in back with darts on side-backs; long chiffon panel attached at right side of skirt seam; skirt hem and three sides of scarf panel are hand rolled; entire dress is lined in grey rayon taffeta.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Janet Newboldt Stewart
Date made
1949 - 1950
1949-1950
ID Number
1977.0458.007
accession number
1977.0458
catalog number
1977.0458.007
Object Name
dress, 1-piece
Other Terms
dress, 1 piece; dress, 1-piece; entire body; main dress; female
Measurements
waist: 29 in; x 73.66 cm
scarf/drape panel:: 96 in; 243.84 cm
dress center back:: 49 in; 124.46 cm
made in
United States: New York, New York City
used
United States: Louisiana, New Orleans
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_371306