Lord & Taylor, Purple Crepe Evening Dress
Title
Lord & Taylor, Purple Crepe Evening Dress
Description
Blue faded to purple 1941 rayon crepe evening dress with teardrop clip earrings used as buttons; set-in waistline peaked at top and bottom; shirred sleeve caps, front shoulder seams, and both set-in waist peaks; tie belt from side seams; side zip
Creator
Lord & Taylor, Unknown Designer
Date
1940-1949
Contributor
Gift from Elizabeth S Brown
Identifier
HCC_FA_2024_pt4_859
Coverage
USA
Extent
Bust: 34" Waist: 26"
Curator Notes
Good Condition; original blue evident in some hanger folds on skirt; evidence of snaps removed at ends of belt
Textile
Rayon
Photographer
Shane Qureshi
Accession Number
2012.45.210
Collection
Tags
Citation
Lord & Taylor, Unknown Designer, “Lord & Taylor, Purple Crepe Evening Dress,” HCC Fashion Archive, accessed March 25, 2025, https://hccfashion.omeka.net/items/show/1086.