Beaded Dress

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Title

Beaded Dress

Description

Beaded drop waist evening dress made from green silk chiffon. It has a low v-shaped neckline, with low armholes, coupled with a decorative “slip” with a square neckline. It features Art Deco inspired metallic embroidery and pink, green, brown, and blue glass beading. A large flower made from pieces of pink velvet and metallic cording sits on the shoulder. 1986.05.03

Date

ca. 1920s

Contributor

Donated by John W. Weems

Rights

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

Files

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beaded dress - side.jpg
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Collection

Citation

“Beaded Dress,” Aiken County Historical Museum Virtual Exhibition, accessed April 27, 2024, https://fashionsofaiken.omeka.net/items/show/31.