American Evening Gown – Winter 1905

A woman stands in profile view, modeling a pink evening gown with double layered, flowered lace trimmed hem. The bodice is also made of floral lace, with a pink over layer lightly draped at the bust. At the low curved neckline is a twisted drape of diaphanous pink, ending at the front left with a large ruffled rosette with a hanging transparent fall, almost to hem length. The light shoulder straps are composed of white or light pink leaves and floral elements, and the right strap hangs down onto her upper arm. The pink skirt fits smoothly at the front, and has extra fullness flaring out into a train.

Each layer is edged with very wide scalloped bands of white floral lace, scalloped at the hem as well as the upper edge. She wears long white gloves and lifts a pink, transparent scarf above her head. She wears a delicate necklace with a small oval pendant. A small drawing at the right shows the back view of the dress. In the background is a rectangular outline.

Credit: The Claremont Colleges