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Wine Velvet Evening Dress
Wine Velvet Evening Dress
Wine Velvet Evening Dress
Wine Velvet Evening Dress

Wine Velvet Evening Dress

Wearer (Brechin, 1880 - 1952)
Date1928 - 1930
Object NameDress
Mediumvelvet, machine made lace, diamante and beads
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
AcquisitionPresented in 1977 by Dr Ann Edwards.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS000155
About MeWine velvet evening dress decorated and trimmed with silver and black machine made lace, diamanté and beads.

The dressmaker has cleverly drawn attention to the dropped waistline, popular during the 1920s, by emphasising the area with diamanté decoration.
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