Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
This sleek, black 1940s silk crêpe evening dress embraces the feminine, statuesque elements popularized by movies during the golden age of Hollywood. Embellished with glass beads and rhinestones, it includes a striking bright pink rayon sash draped down one side of the floor-length skirt. The custom of wearing long dresses for eveningwear carried over from the previous decade. This dress’ bold pink choice draws the eye toward the hips and down the leg, creating curves while elongating the wearer’s figure. The dress was likely dressmaker made.
About This Item
- Title: Evening gown with pink decorative motif, ca. 1940
- Creation Date: circa 1940
- Subject Date: circa 1940
- Location: ME
- Media: silk, viscose rayon, glass beads, metal,
- Local Code: 1994.250.20
- Collection: Costume collection
- Object Type: Physical Object
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
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