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dress

1940s

Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields

Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields
Indianapolis, United States

A floor length dress of gray wool jersey with silvered leather appliqué, couched gold cord and rhinestone leaf, flower and scrolling vine trim on the bodice front, around the neck edge and waist, and on the sleeves; fitted bodice with jewel neck and center front zipper with small decorative rectangular metal pull; shoulder and waist darts shape front; waistline darts at back; (couched cord embroidery worked before darts stitched); extended shoulders; short fitted sleeves with gathered caps and sleeve headers; bias cut partial circle skirt gathered at waist and seamed to bodice; proper left side opening with zipper fastener.

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  • Title: dress
  • Date Created: 1940s
  • Rights: No Known Rights Holder
  • Medium / Support: wool jersey, metallic threads, painted leather
  • External Link: See this object at www.imamuseum.org
  • Dimensions: Center back length: 59 in. Bust circumference: 39 in. Waist circumference: 29 in.
  • Department: Textile and Fashion Arts
  • Credit Line: Gift of the Ashby Family
  • Accession Number: 2008.743
Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields

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