Detail of back without belt

Mustard yellow, gray, and white abstract warp print silk taffeta ensemble. A. Cocktail dress; halter neckline; standing collar; sleeveless with cut-back armhole; fitted bodice with bust and waist darts; covered button closure at back neck; back of bodice is cut-out to 2 inches above waistline seam; flared skirt; short length; couture techniques.

Worn with belt (Object ID #2012.07.01.b).

Created by the designer, Karen Claffey, during her junior year at Mount Mary College in 1969.

Cocktail dress (Object ID #2012.07.01.ab)

Claffey, Karen

1969

Object ID #2012.07.01.a

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