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Computerized tomography (CT) of La Sirène evening dress

Chicago History Museum

Chicago History Museum
Chicago, Illinois, United States

Dress of dark blue silk crepe, with high rounded neck, padded shoulders, and short pleated sleeves. Center front and back of bodice and skirt are flat left and right side pattern pieces on bodice and skirt employ a horizontal pin tuck technique to shape dress and create ornamental ripple effect. Long zip closure at center back. Floor-length skirt with slight train in back, creating a mermaid effect.

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  • Title: Computerized tomography (CT) of La Sirène evening dress
  • Credit: Chicago History Museum, ICHi-064790
Chicago History Museum

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