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Description
This dress is a 3/4 length sleeveless silk garment in green and silver, with thick straps, a straight neckline, and a metallic finish. It fastens with a hook, eye, and snaps on the back left side and features pleats at the front waist. Accompanying it is a full-length sleeveless top adorned with green gems, lined with light green silk crepe. Additionally, it includes a matching belt with a gemstone buckle.
Lamé fabric is made from metallic yarns woven into materials like silk, polyester, or cotton, resulting in a shiny, metallic appearance.
About This Item
- Title: Lamé dress with beaded details, ca. 1930
- Creation Date: circa 1930
- Subject Date: circa 1930
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: silk, glass beads
- Dimensions: 119.4 cm x 54.6 cm
- Local Code: 1993.300.1159 a-c
- Collection: Costume collection
- Object Type: Physical Object
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
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