1920's beaded 'flapper' evening dress; Unknown; c.1920's; 1990_978

From

The Kauri Museum ­ Matakohe

Name/Title

1920's beaded 'flapper' evening dress

About this object

Fine black crepe georgette sheath dress with heavy beading. Beading covers every inch of the crepe in clear glass, silver, black and gold, with floral and tear designs, with large peacock feather designs towards the skirt hem, where the material changes to taffeta with a handkerchief hem.

Maker

Unknown

Date Made

c.1920's

Medium and Materials

crepe georgette

Measurements

137cm length x 86.5cm width

Subject and Association Description

flapper' beaded dress c.1920's

Credit Line

Unknown

Object Type

dress

Object number

1990_978

Copyright Licence  

All rights reserved

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The Kauri Museum ­ Matakohe   The Kauri Museum ­ Matakohe
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beading
black

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