Dinner dress

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Gold jersey ankle length dinner dress; gathered jewel neckline with small slit on center front, bodice has side seams. High-waisted skirt with seams on center front and princess line, no side seams. Batwing long sleeves, back button closure at neck. Large keyhole upper back is open between neck and midriff, back waist is pieced in five narrow V-shaped panels divided by a metal zipper with hook and eye at top of skirt. Back of skirt has seams on the princess line. Dress is very worn, especially at seams; large repairs on front of bodice, several small patches.

According to Charles Kleibacker this dress is from the personal wardrobe of Gloria Swanson (1899-1983).

Valentina

1930-1938

Donated by Charles Kleibacker

Object ID #2002.84.22

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