Cocktail dress
Category
Costume
Date
1940 - 1950
Materials
Lace, Silk
Measurements
1050 mm (Length)1000 mm (W)920 mm (W)
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Killerton, Devon
NT 1366486
Summary
Cocktail length formal dress, pink silk underdress overlaid with pale pink georgette and machine lace panels. Construction from eight main pieces plus foundation. The dress has a 'sweetheart' neckline and short straight cut sleeves, gathered into puff at the shoulder. Full double layer skirt, the top layer is gently pleated. Sleeves bodice and skirt decorated with large panels of machine lace. Georgette pleated over shoulders, which are padded. Belt made up of rouleaux of georgette stitched into a narrow band and loosely knotted at centre back waist. Dress fastens with a 'Talon' metal zip at centre back and a small hook and eye. Machine stitched, hand finished. Dress maker made.