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Evening dress

Edward Molyneux1949

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York City, United States

Evening gown in a rich mauve satin-backed crepe with flowing Grecian lines. Gown's bodice, separated from the French gathered skirt by a self cording; is gathered across the front with cording placed under the bust in an oval sweep; cording also goes around the neck in a halter effect; top of bodice is lined with chiffon; boned bra is attached to gown; 11 1/2" zipper closing at center back.

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  • Title: Evening dress
  • Creator: Edward Molyneux, (French (born England), London 1891–1974 Monte Carlo)
  • Date Created: 1949
  • Physical Dimensions: Length at CF (skirt only): 47 in. (119.4 cm)
  • Season: 1949
  • Type: Evening dress
  • External Link: http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/87447
  • Medium: estron, rayon
  • Culture: French
  • Credit Line: Gift of A. M Tenney Associates, Inc. and Tennessee Eastman Corporation, 1950
  • Accession Number: C.I.50.21.12
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