Art Deco Dress

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Title

Art Deco Dress

Description

Art Deco-inspired orange and yellow/gold evening dress made from silk and chiffon, with a metallic thread overlay. The symmetrical and geometric detail mimics the filigree metalwork that exemplified Art Deco jewelry. The drop waist is highlighted by a ziggurat pattern. 2019.02.07

Source

Donated by Mrs. Julia B. Leisenring

Date

ca. mid-late 1920s

Rights

Copyright 2020, The Aiken County Historical Museum, Aiken, SC 29801

Files

art deco dress - front.jpg
art deco dress - close front 2.jpg
art deco dress - side detail.jpg
art deco dress - flower detail 1.jpg
art deco dress - flower detail 2.jpg
art deco dress - lace detail 3.jpg
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Collection

Citation

“Art Deco Dress,” Aiken County Historical Museum Virtual Exhibition, accessed April 27, 2024, https://fashionsofaiken.omeka.net/items/show/28.