Evening ensemble comprising jacket and strapless dress in black silk rep – (Arthur Falkenstein) ◄ Previous Next ►

Artist: Arthur Falkenstein

Date: 1942

Museum: Museum of the City of New York (New York, United States)

Technique: Textile

Black silk rep ensemble. A: Hip-length jacket; hourglass-fitted, rounded basque; convertible collar; long sleeves, four button wrist; knotted silk fringe at wrists and hem; eight black silk-covered buttons center front closure; black silk taffeta lining. B: Full-length dress; thin straps; tuck-fitted bodice, black velvet ribbon bustline edging, fitted natural waist; eight gore skirt, corded flaring hem; center back zipper closure. Label, A: Falkenstein. Label, B: New York Creation - N.Y. Dress Institute.