Creation Date

Materials

Dimensions

38in W x 41in L

Maker's Mark

Description

Sleeveless column dress made from gray satin. At the right shoulder a long, gray, satin strip is attatched. The bodice is beaded with transparent as well as brown tube and seed beads in addition to small, dark sequins that, together, form a pattern of curving lines, flowers, and leaf stems. Interspersed are numerous white rhinestones resembling diamonds mounted on rivets, The beading continues at the waistband where it takes on a more geometric and floral pattern. The fabric at the center of the waistband has been gathered and pleated. 

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