Strapless ball gown in rose satin and grey taffeta, with custom dress form – (Charles Wilson Brega James) Previous Next


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Date: 1952

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

Technique: Textile

A: Ball gown in rose pink silk satin, black silk velvet and charcoal grey silk taffeta; floor-length; rose satin boned strapless bodice, princess seams ending in center front V; rolled sweetheart neckline; natural stomacher waistline; panniers at hips; satin flared from waistline to knee; full black velvet flounce across thigh and knee, jet buttons; full sunburst pleated grey taffeta skirt below knee; center back zipper closure; bodice self-faced, attached bust pads; entire skirt stiffened with crinoline; ivory taffeta-covered horsehair petticoat; narrow ivory underskirt. B: Rose silk satin

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