Dress of black silk and chiffon; strapless; full length; bodice is silk quilted in horizontal rows in 5 horizontal sections; top section attaches just below the bust and has 2 darts; 3rd and 4th sections join at waistline; bottom section goes over the hips and joins to a full knife-pleated chiffon skirt with a knife-pleated chiffon ruffle in the seam; CB zipper; 5 black silk bows at CB from neckline to waist; 19 tiny black non-working buttons down CB below the bows and ending at chiffon skirt; black silk lining. 9 layers of crinoline: From outside: 2 layers of knife-pleated …
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Dress of black silk and chiffon; strapless; full length; bodice is silk quilted in horizontal rows in 5 horizontal sections; top section attaches just below the bust and has 2 darts; 3rd and 4th sections join at waistline; bottom section goes over the hips and joins to a full knife-pleated chiffon skirt with a knife-pleated chiffon ruffle in the seam; CB zipper; 5 black silk bows at CB from neckline to waist; 19 tiny black non-working buttons down CB below the bows and ending at chiffon skirt; black silk lining. 9 layers of crinoline: From outside: 2 layers of knife-pleated chiffon; 5 layers of net; 1 layer of foundation net/interfacing; 1 layer of stiff net with heavy hem. Inner layer/lining of silk with heavy hem and stiffening.
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Texas Fashion Collection
The UNT Texas Fashion Collection is dedicated to the preservation and documentation of historically significant fashion, and serves as an educational and inspirational resource for students, researchers, and the general public. This vital resource is part of the UNT College of Visual Arts + Design.