Evening dress of black silk velvet with applied satin bands
Evening dress in black silk velvet; fitted sheath; full-length; princess style, seams applied with black satin bands along length of body; off-the-shoulder sweetheart neckline edged in satin band; elbow length fitted sleeves; satin skirt from below-knee, sunburst-pleated side inserts; center back zipper closure. Label: Nan Duskin Philadelphia.
ann duskin lincoln (1893 – 1980)
Ann Duskin Lincoln: Philadelphia's pioneering fashion retailer & designer (1893-1980). Known for luxury boutiques carrying Chanel & Dior, and the prestigious Duskin Costume Design Lab at Drexel University.
Museum of the City of New York (New York City, United States of America)
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About this artwork
- Title: Evening dress of black silk velvet with applied satin bands
- Artist: ann duskin lincoln
- Year: 1949
- Format: Square
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Museum of the City of New York
- Main color: Putty
- Perceived brightness: brilliant

