Debutante's Dress

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Debutante's Dress

1965

Designed by Saks Fifth Avenue , exclusively for the Adam Room (founded 1924)

During the 1950s and 1960s, the formal presentation of a young woman to society was considered the most conventional of occasions. Although pastel shades were acceptable, white was the traditional color for debutantes' dresses, which were worn with long kid gloves. This classically simple dress has an empire waist and paneled skirt with short train to enhance a youthful figure.

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Object Details

Title:

Debutante's Dress

Date:

1965

Artist:

Designed by Saks Fifth Avenue , exclusively for the Adam Room (founded 1924)

Medium:

White silk shantung

Dimensions:

Center Back Length: 48 inches (121.9 cm) Center Front Length: 50 inches (127 cm) Waist: 28 inches (71.1 cm)

Classification:

Costume (including accessories)

Credit Line:

Gift of Mrs. Charles E. Mather II, 1997

Accession Number:

1997-107-1

Geography:

Made in New York, New York, United States, North and Central America

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