Dress
2025.0211.087
from the collection of
Creation Date
1920sDimensions
19in W x 36in L
Description
Dark purple, spaghetti-strap, knee length, drop waist dress made from chiffon. Attatched to the arm straps is another thin strip of fabric that runs across the neck like a collar; from this, another two straps are joined that run down the length of the bodice. The straps and the skirt have been beaded with clear, black, gold, and red colored seed beads and yellow rhinestones mounted on rivets. The pattern on the straps is that of a row of rhinestones bordered on each side by a row of seed beads, while the pattern on the skirt is a geometric and sunburst design. The lining is purple silk and metal weights have been sewn inside the skirt.