Two piece afternoon dress in dark royal blue velvet from the 1950s

Description:
Woman's two piece afternoon dress in dark royal blue velvet. The dress has an oval neckline outlined with iridescent dark blue beads, and an elaborate bib-type ornament in front. It has an un-beaded back, and short sleeves. The waist-length jacket is of matching fabric, and has three quarter length sleeves with turn-back cuffs. Has matching purse #68.259.001. Worn by donor at the affair honoring her husband's appointment to the United Nations in 1954.
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:
1954-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Wayne State University. Libraries and Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Digital Dress Collection
Subject Topic:
Outerwear, Clothing and dress, History, Dresses, and Beadwork
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_1968.259.002