Two piece evening gown made of white alaskin from the 1960s
1960-1964
Woman's two piece evening gown made of white alaskin. (A stiff, dull fabric, possibly part wool.) The bodice is tailored like a man's jacket or vest except that it has a high round neck. It is single breasted with four decorative buttons of white braid with a white drop bead in the center. The neckline and pocket flaps are also edged with rows of white braid and beads. The floor-length, straight skirt has two rows of braid and beads at the hem and an elaborate kick-pleat in the back. Both pieces are lined with white acetate. Worn by donor. Designed by Ruth Joyce. Label: Ruth Joyce.
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Digital Objects Rights from Detroit Historical Society Historic Costume Collection: Users can cite and link to these materials without obtaining permission. Users can also use the materials for non-commercial educational and research purposes in accordance with fair use. For other uses or to obtain high resolution images, please contact the copyright holder.
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Title: Detroit Historical Society Historic Costume Collection
Location: Detroit Historical Society, Detroit, Michigan
Note: The original materials from this collection are held at the Detroit Historical Society. Additional related items that were not photographed are also available.
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| Local Identifier: | wayne:ES01_1987.044.007 |
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