Evening Gown
Description:
Evening gown of black crepe with maroon sequin trim. Full-length. Bodice of thin net covered with swirling pattern of magenta purple sequins. Rounded neckline. Short sleeves with shoulder pads. Empire waist has set-in waistband with added butterfly-shaped panel below set-in panel on front. Flared skirt, bias-cut. Left side opening (closure missing); bodice has center front opening with 5 snaps and hook & eye at neckline. Unlined.
Designer's label at inside waist: "Balenciaga / 10 Avenue George …
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Date:
1946
Creator:
Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
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