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Howard Greer
Woman's Dress1949

Not on view
Black strapless ball gown with structured satin bodice, golden-tan lace inset at sweetheart neckline, and full layered black tulle skirt
Evening gown bodice in charcoal silk with a structured off-shoulder collar, heart-shaped neckline inset with beige floral lace, front lace-up corset boning, and a full gathered black tulle skirt below.
Designer
Howard Greer
United States, active California, Los Angeles, 1896-1974
Title
Woman's Dress
Place Made
United States, California
Date Made
1949
Medium
Silk tulle, rayon plain weave (taffeta), machine made lace, rayon plain weave (faille).
Dimensions
Center back length: 40 1/4 in. (102.24 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Howard Greer
Accession Number
51.45
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles