Evening Gown

United States, or Europe

1920s

  • Titles Evening Gown (Descriptive)
  • Medium chiffon, rhinestones
  • Dimensions Overall: 56 x 35 in. (142.2 x 88.9 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Biddle W. Worthington, Jr., in memory of Anita Eustis Worthington, 1987.216.22
  • Work Type gown
  • Classification Costume

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