Two piece evening dress. Bodice (A) is made of cream silk satin and has a boat neckline. Short sleeves with net overlay and bands of dangling (simulated) pearls. Entire bodice is heavily beaded with pearls, large and small rhinestones, copper twist and clear and tarnished silver beads in wheat motif...
Date:
1890-1900
Maker:
Donovan, C., Mrs. (Dressmaker)
Material:
silk (textile), satin, beading (process), rhinestone
GUSN:
12864
Accession Number:
1984.484AB