Two piece evening gown made of white alaskin from the 1960s

Description:

Woman's two piece evening gown made of white alaskin. (A stiff, dull fabric, possibly part wool.) The bodice is tailored like a man's jacket or vest except that it has a high round neck. It is single breasted with four decorative buttons of white braid with a white drop bead in the center. The neckline and pocket flaps are also edged with rows of white braid and beads. The floor-length, straight skirt has two rows of braid and beads at the hem and an elaborate kick-pleat in the back. Both pieces are lined with white acetate. Worn by donor. Designed by Ruth Joyce. Label: Ruth Joyce.

Notes:

The original materials from this collection are held at the Detroit Historical Society. Additional related items that were not photographed are also available.

Date Issued:

[1960 TO 1964]

Data Provider:

Wayne State University. Libraries and Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Digital Dress Collection

Subject Topic:

Outerwear, Clothing and dress, History, Evening gowns, and Dresses

Format:

clothing

Rights:

Users can cite and link to these materials without obtaining permission. Users can also use the materials for non-commercial educational and research purposes in accordance with fair use. For other uses or to obtain high resolution images, please contact the copyright holder.

URL:

http://digital.library.wayne.edu/item/wayne:ES01_1987.044.007