Evening gown

Clothes for Women

Inventory number
2024.5.10.1.CW.DR.C1920.FR
Author:
Colette & Mady (French, active in 1920s)
Description
Black taffeta and tulle gown, skirt made of tiered taffeta petals on tulle base with rigid pleated flaps on the reverse side, sleeveless taffeta bodice with V-neck embroidered with black sequins and beading along the neckline and center.
Materials
Taffeta
Tulle
Sequins
Beads
Origin
1920s Paris, France