Evening; chartreuse crepe-back satin; dropped waistline seam; sleeveless; bodice overlayed completely with beaded chartreuse chiffon; neckline and armholes heavily beaded with clear and silver bugle beads, rhinestones, and pearls; deep scoop neckline in front and deep, slightly V neckline in back; additional beaded trim in floral design along lower bodice; satin skirt; overlapping chiffon petal-shaped panels, beaded at edges; overlay skirt; heavily beaded panel around hips, sewn into waistline seam and with free hanging, scalloped lower edge; panel at center back wider and longer than those around sides and front; panels have picot edges.
Background:
This evening dress was worn by an American woman. Although there is no label, the construction and elaborate beading design make us believe that it might have been made in France.
