1920s Pink Beaded Evening Dress

Pale pink silk dress with pink beading in a flower and vine pattern, pink beaded fringe on the scalloped hem, and a pink rose with chiffon scarf at waist.

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This dress belonged to Lelia Smith Fenton Harding, née Timberman, who was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 14, 1904 to Dr. Andrew and Lelia Timberman. Lelia was the third of five daughters. Her father, Dr. Timberman, was a successful ear, nose and throat doctor. Lelia most likely wore this dress prior to the birth of her son, Wilbur Alan (Wib) Smith in 1927.
Gift of Wilbur Alan Smith

Silk, glass beads, silk chiffon

1925-1929

Pink