1930s Red Silk Bias Gown

Red silk charmeuse satin bias gown with self belt and bolero; gown has draped cowl neck front and low back with criss-crossing straps; skirt formed with 4 shaped bias gores beginning at low hip: front and back gores match each other and the side panels match each other, panels narrow at top and flare out at lower edge; 1 3/8 wide self fabric belt with silver and rhinestone closure; bolero wrap constructed from back panel bound at neck with faced sleeves attached.
a. dress
b. bolero jacket
c. belt

HCT.1986.196.3a-c

1930-1939

Gift of Judy King

1930-1939