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Evening gown in shirred emerald green silk chiffon with applied green brilliants and beads

Ruby Hyacinth Bailey1963/1966

Museum of the City of New York

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

Evening gown in completely shirred emerald green silk chiffon with various green brilliants and beads; sheath; full-length; sleeveless, high funnel neckline entirely hand-embroidered in deep Egyptian-style collar of rose-faceted clear and opaque green glass stones of various sizes, alternating with lines of iridescent green lurex braid; center back shoulder blade-level snapped crossover shirred chiffon panel flowing as train, no longer shirred from mid-calf level; concealed center back zipper closure.

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  • Title: Evening gown in shirred emerald green silk chiffon with applied green brilliants and beads
  • Creator: Ruby Hyacinth Bailey
  • Creator Birth Date: 1908
  • Date Created: 1963/1966
  • Type: Evening dress (garment)
  • Medium: Chiffon, Bead (pierced object), Embroidering, Lurex (TM), Silk (textile)
  • Fashion house, designer, label: Ruby Hyacinth Bailey
Museum of the City of New York

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