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Evening dress

Designed by: Elizabeth Hawes (American, 1903–1971)
Maker: Hawes, Inc. (American, 1930–1940)
American
1935–37
Object Place: USA
Medium/Technique Silk satin figured weave with silk satin lining and metal hook and eye closures
Dimensions 148.5 x 85 cm (58 7/16 x 33 7/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Susan Morse Hilles
Accession Number53.2343
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CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionEvening dress; bright pinkish-red satin with self-figure of rose sprays; full skirt gathered all around; deep V neck in center front with fullness of bodice gathered into fitted waist panel (lower edge straight--upper edge pointed in center); sleeveless; Hawes, Inc. woven label on skirt seam.