Evening gown with black velvet bodice from the 1940s

Description:
This woman's evening gown has a black velvet bodice with padded shoulders, long sleeves and a V-neck. The slightly flared red duvetyne skirt extends above the waist to meet the point of the V-neck. There is a side zipper and snaps at the wrists. Label: "Dovies, Detroit
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:
[1942 TO 1944]
Data Provider:
Wayne State University. Libraries and Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Digital Dress Collection
Place:
Detroit, Michigan
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_1969.124.001