Mae West Personal Appearance by Unknown Designer
Description
Brownish/green wool crepe gown constructed with scoop neckline, fitted long-sleeves, zipper closures, attached floor-length slightly flared skirt, zipper back closure and ornamented at front, shoulders and neckline with self covered cording in a looped pattern (no labeling). Displayed with gown is a change purse belonging to Miss West consisting of a Whiting and Davis Clark Mesh purse with blue black ground and image of Clark gable in beige, black and brown, gold claps, rounded gold chain strap.
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Additional Notes
Some moth damage especially to skirt area.
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Citation
“Mae West Personal Appearance by Unknown Designer,” Film Costume Collection, accessed April 30, 2024, https://filmcostumecollection.omeka.net/items/show/1718.