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Evening dress in white silk gazar with black bead trim

Unknown1966

Museum of the City of New York

Museum of the City of New York
New York, NY, United States

Evening dress in white silk gazar; A-line, fitted bodice, full skirt; floor-length; strapless, straight neckline; black beads of various shapes and sizes at neckline and from below-knee to ankle; black velvet trim, hoop in hem; proper left side back zipper closure; boned underbodice, zipper; white synthetic lining; attached nylon net petticoat. Worn by Katherine Sullivan Meehan (Mrs. Joseph A. Meehan) to Truman Capote's Black and White Ball, held at the Plaza on November 28, 1966.

Details

  • Title: Evening dress in white silk gazar with black bead trim
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 1966
  • Provenance: Worn by Katherine Sullivan Meehan (Mrs. Joseph A. Meehan) to Truman Capote's Black and White Ball, held at the Plaza on November 28, 1966.
  • Subject Keywords: Masquerades
  • Type: Evening dress (garment)
  • Medium: Silk (textile), Bead (pierced object), Gazar, Nylon, Synthetic fiber, Velvet (fabric weave)

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