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The evening dress seen from behind. -
The belt consists of nine fabric-covered circlets. -
The belt and upper part of the evening dress. -
The fabric is artificial silk and the technique used is cloqué, a double-weave with a ruched pattern effect.
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Evening dress, 1930s
This dress accentuates the wearer’s shape in a way that is typical of the era. The ideal was a slim yet curvy figure. The fabric was bias cut in order to skim the body in the most flattering way possible. The fabrics were often shiny and supple. This dress is cut very low at the back. Before the 1930s, it would have been unthinkable for a woman to show so much of her back. The dress was probably worn without a bra.
A white, sleeveless and backless evening dress. The material is artificial silk and the technique used is cloqué, a double-weave with a ruched pattern effect. A bias-cut panel has been set into the bottom edge of the skirt. The belt consists of nine fabric-covered circlets.
Material
Artificial silk
Length
155 cm
Technique
Cloqué
Inventory number
KM 85439