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Subject: Clothing and dress--History Subject: Clothing and dress--History Subject: Outerwear Date: 1954 Content Type: Image Content Type: Image Content Type: Image Content Type: Image Collection: Detroit Historical Society Historic Costume Collection Collection: Digital Dress Collection Collection: Digital Dress Collection Collection: Digital Dress Collection-
Two piece afternoon dress in dark royal blue velvet from the 1950s
Woman's two piece afternoon dress in dark royal blue velvet. The dress has an oval neckline outlined with iridescent dark blue beads, and an elaborate bib-type ornament in front. It has an un-beaded back, and short sleeves. The waist-length jacket is of matching fabric, and has three quarter length sleeves with turn-back cuffs. Has matching purse #68.259.001. Worn by donor at the affair honoring her husband's appointment to the United Nations in 1954.
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Red damask evening gown from the 1950s
One bright red damask, (diaper pattern), silk or cotton, floor-length, sleeveless woman's evening gown with a round neck has a princess line to slightly below the natural waist. The skirt is very full and deeply smocked at hip level fitting into the waistline with scallops. It has a back zipper. It has a matching stole with fringed edges and an organdy petticoat. Designed by Ruth Joyce.