Cocktail Dress
late 1950s (made)
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Short cocktail dress with tight bodice, short puffy sleeves and deep round decollete gathered on an elastic band. Tutu like skirt on formed pleated tulle. The dress is made of a black largely woven silk over a brown largely woven silk and tulle. Under the bodice, there is a heavily boned bustier, fastened on the side with press buttons and hooks. The dress has a large sash of black satin around the waist.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | machine stitched tulle, satin, and woven silk |
| Brief description | Molyneux, late 1950s. Silk and tulle dress with satin sash. |
| Physical description | Short cocktail dress with tight bodice, short puffy sleeves and deep round decollete gathered on an elastic band. Tutu like skirt on formed pleated tulle. The dress is made of a black largely woven silk over a brown largely woven silk and tulle. Under the bodice, there is a heavily boned bustier, fastened on the side with press buttons and hooks. The dress has a large sash of black satin around the waist. |
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| Production type | Haute couture |
| Credit line | Given by Miss Isabel Moss |
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| Accession number | T.815-2000 |
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| Record created | December 8, 2000 |
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