Title
Beaded Evening Dress
Creator
Date
c. 1925
Description
A beaded evening dress (French, c. 1925) made by Callot Soeurs (French, active 1895-1937). The sleeveless dress has a scoop neckline, beaded fringe around the armholes, scalloped dopped waist, and hem. Applied to the gold net is a design of abstract four petal flowers in shades of blue sequins against a background of vines. The strips of gold lace knotted around the shoulders are a later addition.
Cultural Origin
French
Medium
silk net
glass beads
Extent
length = 48"
Collection
Source
Gift of Mrs. Ogden Hammond.
Identifier
85.320 A
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