Detail of appliqué

White polyester crepe evening gown; jewel neckline; short kimono cap sleeves; draped in front to center of midriff; scalloped oval appliqué in center of midriff; center of appliqué decorated with clear and silver bugle beads and large rhinestone pin; waistline rises in front, falls in back; darting at back bodice; hand-picked zipper; straight skirt; slit at back hem; ankle length; lined in white polyester. Zipper teeth have given out.

Made by Sister Aloyse Hessburg for her Master's project at Drexel University in 1965.

Evening gown (Object ID #2003.19.05)

Sister Aloyse Hessburg

1965

Sister Aloyse Hessburg

Object ID #2003.19.05

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