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Evening dress

Designed by: Elizabeth Hawes (American, 1903–1971)
Hawes, Inc. (American, 1930–1940)
American
1935–37
Object Place: USA
Medium/Technique Chiffon, satin, and crepe, satin covered buttons, metal snaps and zipper
Dimensions 147 x 89 cm (57 7/8 x 35 1/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Susan Morse Hilles
Accession Number53.2345
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionEvening dress of aqua chiffon;low V neck in front; high round neck in back; buttoned down back; waistband and two pointed panels over bust of pink satin; full skirt gathered evenly all around; slip, incorporated as part of dress, of aqua crepe and pink chiffon under bodice; sleeveless; Hawes, Inc. woven label in slip seam.