Woman's Late Afternoon Dress

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Woman's Late Afternoon Dress

Fall 1957

Tassell perfected this basic silhouette over many seasons: a spare neckline; gently sloping shoulders; and a softly gathered, bell-shaped skirt with a satin ribbon sash loosely tied in a bow. This simple look appealed to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, who wore the designer's clothes on her trips with the president to Latin America, India, and Pakistan in 1961 and 1962.

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Object Details

Title:

Woman's Late Afternoon Dress

Date:

Fall 1957

Artist:

Medium:

Silk taffeta, silk satin

Dimensions:

Center Back Length: 44 inches (111.8 cm) Waist: 26 inches (66 cm)

Classification:

Costume (including accessories)

Credit Line:

Gift of the designer, 1973

Accession Number:

1973-33-22

Geography:

Made in California, United States, North and Central America

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