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Object numberP4668

Titleladies' evening dress

DescriptionGrey and lilac brocade evening dress, full length with boned bodice and 2 straps. Sculptured back with bow and a slight bustle effect, with weighted underskirt. Drawn from the classic 'New Look' design by Dior, this dress and its heavy brocaded material and simple but shaped outline was a loud statement that women had reclaimed their femininity and allure. Circa 1955.

Production date circa 1950 - circa 1959

Production periodWorld War II

Object namedress, evening

Object category3.3311

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