Identifier:
127293
Description:
This black dress is made of silk and has a chiffon overlay. The overlay has lace at the hem that is trimmed in ostrich feathers. There are blue and purple silk bows on the proper left side of the waist. This dress is sleeveless and has a bateau neckline. Features that are indicative of the 1920s are the dropped waist, the lightweight fabrics, and the tubular silhouette.
Date:
circa 1920
Materials:
Silk, Ostrich Feathers, Lace, Chiffon
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Collection Tier:
Tier 2
Source:
Gift Of Mrs. E. E. Detwiler
Related Entity:
Mrs. E. E. Detwiler (donor)
Related Objects:
Related Place:
Grand Rapids
