Evening Gown, Worn by Augusta Denton Roddis, circa 1932

THF166571 / Evening Gown, Worn by Augusta Denton Roddis, circa 1932
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Evening dress (Garment)

Date Made

circa 1932

Place of Creation

Collection Title

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2014.24.68

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift in Memory of Augusta Denton Roddis.

Material

Silk (Textile)
Cotton (Textile)
Velveteen
Taffeta

Technique

Machine sewing (Technique)

Color

Cream (Color)
Reddish purple

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