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History & Notes: This dress was worn by Emma Alexander Simons, daughter of Governor Moses Alexander, around 1915.
Description: Salmon pink crepe sleeveless dress beaded entirely with gold bugle beads, white seed beads, and gold rhinestones; heavily beaded area with a gold rhinestone 1/2 " in diameter on both hips; mid calf length 41 " long. A gold, sleeveless, beaded art deco dress. The beaded design has a circular flower design and leafy floral beads. There are also geometric designs on the side with amber beads in the center. The hemline seems cut off abruptly. The dress also closes with side clasps.
Object Number: 1972.074.0251
Object: dress
Category: Women's Garments
Circa: 1910
Materials: silk, beads, metal, rhinestone
Donor: Emma Alexander Simons
Description: Salmon pink crepe sleeveless dress beaded entirely with gold bugle beads, white seed beads, and gold rhinestones; heavily beaded area with a gold rhinestone 1/2 " in diameter on both hips; mid calf length 41 " long. A gold, sleeveless, beaded art deco dress. The beaded design has a circular flower design and leafy floral beads. There are also geometric designs on the side with amber beads in the center. The hemline seems cut off abruptly. The dress also closes with side clasps.
Object Number: 1972.074.0251
Object: dress
Category: Women's Garments
Circa: 1910
Materials: silk, beads, metal, rhinestone
Donor: Emma Alexander Simons
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