Re-embroidered cloque evening dress from the 1960s

Description:: This re-embroidered cloque evening dress with stole has a silvery white ground with geometric padded areas outlined with silver thread. The sleeveless dress of just below knee length is princess-cut. It has a cowl neck in front continuing to a deep "V" in the back. There are pockets hidden in the front side seams. The snap closing in back is ornamented with a large self pompom. The dress is lined in white silk. The stole falls over the shoulder to hem length and the folds are tacked down to give it shape. "Ruth Joyce" is embroidered on the underside. Designed by 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 1963]
Data Provider:: Wayne State University. Libraries and Detroit Historical Society
Collection:: Digital Dress Collection
Place:: Michigan
Subject Topic:: Outerwear, Clothing and dress, History, Ensemble (Clothing), and Dresses
Format:: clothing
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URL:: http://digital.library.wayne.edu/item/wayne:ES01_1981.146.008